ROLLING STOCK
Innovative seating for city buses and trams T
he robust Esos seat was specially developed to take into account the requirements of local transport. Its perfectly shaped design makes the Esos stand out as a modern, innovative and downright ‘first-class’ seat. Alongside the functional design and the exceptional robustness,
its strong points include first and foremost its very low weight.
With the Esos we have now also fulfilled our aim of developing a practical product with an appealing shape for
local
transport. Passengers who spend a short journey facing a fellow passenger on the bus while sitting on this seat want to sit comfortably in a pleasant atmosphere. This is now possible.
Comfortable cushioning, elegant, modern lines and a noticeable ergonomic design provide a pleasant sitting experience even on short journeys. Produced using extremely modern environmentally sound techniques, the technical design of the Esos is also state-of- the-art in all respects. This is clear not least in the excellent size to weight ratio.
25 years in the making and fixing obsolescence
It is a fact that obsolescence, and the issues surrounding it, have been around since time immemorial, says Andrew Faulkner of DAC Ltd.
M
any systems in operation, particularly in
the rail
industry, are outlasting the components they are constructed from.
significant
This obviously presents challenges
to
maintainers who are tasked with ‘propping up’ legacy equipment and attempting to keep it working and ultimately fit for purpose.
DAC Limited has seen demand increase for our ‘Tuff Handset’ recently as many train operators look to reduce lifetime costs associated with maintaining redundant equipment.
Developed 25 years ago for military use, the DAC Tuff Handset is finding a new lease of life replacing obsolete and poor performing handsets that are used to interface with on-board
The DAC Tuff Handset is a proven performer in the industry with a 25-year pedigree and history of reliability and longevity.
passenger information systems. FOR MORE INFORMATION
The fact that the seat can be used in both buses and trams helps achieve a
consistent company
image for transport operators. The advantages that go along with this, such as a reduction in spare parts stock and simpler servicing, are clear.
The Esos is a system that can be used universally throughout Europe in public transport: with a width of 430 millimetres, all regulations for buses and trams in every European country are strictly adhered to.
The Esos
can easily be used as seating for disabled passengers.
It does not scrimp on looks, either; on the contrary, the seat in fact looks more impressive than normal tram and suburban railway seats.
Even the design of the backrest
The Esos can be freely combined with any possible seating arrangements – as an individual seat, double seat, parent-child seat and double facing seat.
The possibilities are unlimited. This is a Kiel advantage that our clients will already know from the Ideo seating line.
The base frame assembly of the Esos also has the same screw fastening points as the Ideo range.
This means no construction work is necessary to adapt existing bus structures.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
T: 0 90 81 / 21 03 – 0, E:
info@kiel-sitze.de W:
www.kiel-sitze.de
Josef Vega, director of sales and marketing at Franz Kiel GmbH & Co. KG, describes the features of the new Esos seat.
is particularly refined, providing harmony and balance.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.daclimited.co.uk
62 | rail technology magazine Jun/Jul 13
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