RailWonderer
Established Member
Stadler offer it on their FLIRT and their SMILE modular platform, seen on GA, and soon Merseyrail and TfW.
Do any other manufacturers offer a product that other ToCs could order? For wheelchairs, suitcases and safety in the crush loaded peaks it would be a useful thing to have. I'm surprised the UK has, for so long, not adopted the European system. It would allow for taller windows for more scenic views as well.
I assume it would be expensive for Siemens, Bombardier Alstom or Hitachi to manufacture a completely new platform to the UK loading gauge for marginal benefit.
Do any other manufacturers offer a product that other ToCs could order? For wheelchairs, suitcases and safety in the crush loaded peaks it would be a useful thing to have. I'm surprised the UK has, for so long, not adopted the European system. It would allow for taller windows for more scenic views as well.
I assume it would be expensive for Siemens, Bombardier Alstom or Hitachi to manufacture a completely new platform to the UK loading gauge for marginal benefit.