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50 tramcars for Munich modernized by Vossloh Kiepe
First of 50 ultra-modern tramcars for Munich now in passenger service Vossloh Kiepe and IFTEC delivered a convincing overall package in mid-May
At the end of last year, Stadtwerke München (Munich Municipal
Utilities) commissioned the consortium of Vossloh Kiepe/IFTEC for the
modernization of 50 type R2.2 tramcars. The first prototype of the
vehicle series has been finished and put into operation. The passengers
have also expressed their approval of the new design as well as the
upgrading to the newest technology.
The R2.2 product line of tram railcars consists of six-axle low-floor
articulated railcars which have been used since the mid-nineties on all
Munich lines. In addition to the repairing of any damage, another
reason for the renovations is the optical upgrading of the
vehicles.
Working from the IFTEC site in Leipzig, Vossloh Kiepe is currently
incorporating all new and electrical components as well as those in
need of modernisation. They are also carrying out the final
pre-delivery inspections, putting the vehicles into operation and
furnishing them with driver airconditioning as well. The AC units are
from the Viennese subsidiary Vossloh Kiepe Ges. m. b. H who specialise
in the development of effective heating, ventilation and
airconditioning.
In addition, Vossloh Kiepe is mounting the video and infotainment
system and providing the 50 low-floor vehicles with modern pivotable
sliding doors that correspond to the newest technical standards. Thanks
to their special design, eight additional places can be added in the
passenger compartment. The driver's cab has also been adjusted to the
vehicle’s new inner design. It is now equipped with newly designed
displays by Vossloh Kiepe. Vossloh Kiepe is also responsible for the
assembly of electrical components on the driver’s console.
The successful combination of functionality and design has also
persuaded the Munich transportation authority to choose the Vossloh
Kiepe NBS 400 Emergency Brake Switch. In 2007 the design of the
emergency brake switch was awarded the “Oscar” of design awards, the iF
Gold Award.
This short project term is of special importance for the consortium
partners of Vossloh Kiepe and IFTEC: the last of the 50 modernized
vehicles must be functional and also handed over to the customer by the
end November in 2011.
Düsseldorf, June 2010
Contact:
Martin Schmitz
Vossloh Kiepe GmbH
Tel.: +49 (0)211 7497-266
E-Mail: info@vkd.vossloh.com