Elastic Bearings of Floating Floors in High-Speed Trains (UK)

The British Department of Transport is investing in new high-speed trains as part of its ‘InterCity Express Programme (IEP)’ railway investment plan. A high level of travelling comfort was a priority here. Elastic floating floors for rolling stock from Getzner provided the solution.

The challenge

Uneven running surfaces, corrugated rails and drive motors put stress on carriage components and generate noise
Reduce vibrations and noise inside carriages
Protect interior fittings, construction and electronic components against vibrations

Sylomer FR

The Getzner solution

The elastic bearings in the rolling stock floors of the new Hitachi Class 800 trains are made from Sylomer® FR, a fire-retardant material that has a Hazard Level (HL) 3 rating for floor constructions (R10). The flooring system meets the requirements for a higher level of travelling comfort and in terms of safety.

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Interior view of a train compartment: seats and floor section with vibration isolation.

©Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd.

How you benefit from our solution for floor bearings in carriages

Significantly reduced vibrations and noise inside carriages
This provides increased comfort for passengers
Reduced wear of the carriage structure, therefore lower maintenance costs
Minimal deflections over the entire service life
Material is easy to work with
Tolerance compensation during installation

Interior view of a first-class compartment in a Hitachi Class 800 with seats and a table.

©Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd.

Accessible restroom in a Hitachi Class 800 train featuring a sliding door and grab rails.

©Hitachi Rail Europe Ltd.

We won the contract due to the exceptional performance of our materials, our extensive experience in equipping rolling stock and because our solution was the most cost-effective.

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Floating floors for rolling stock in Hitachi high speed trains

The challenge

The Getzner solution

How you benefit from our solution for floor bearings in carriages

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