Multifunctional and Modular.
Rapid Transit A and B Car
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Year.
2013
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Sector.
Public transportation
Rolling stock
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Services.
Project management
Concept design
Detailed design
Ergonomics
CGI visualisation
Challenge.
The Rapid Transit A and B cars were commissioned by CRRC Changchun as an 'inner-city rapid rail vehicle’, it is intended for use on services linking major cities with their expanding suburbs, satellite towns and airports.
With the varying services the platform is intended to address a modular approach needed to be developed to allow a variety of interior and front end designs to be implemented.
Approach
Fordyno developed the two layouts in tandem with CRRC Changchun’s ID and Engineering teams, whilst simultaneously ensuring that the varying layouts didn’t effect the overall ergonomic packaging between the two layouts.
The result was two well developed designs based off a singular modular platform that allowed for efficient cost savings, lower manufacturable parts, a unified visual identity and a cohesive ergonomic solutions between service modes.
Global Functionality .
The modularity extended all the way through the design in to the drivers cab whereby modular componentry was designed to be adaptable between different front ends.
The goal was to ensure that minimal changes were required for varying front ends meaning:
Minimum new tooling is required.
Production costs are more efficient.
Design commonality is identifyable.
Passengers First.
Fordyno developed a detailed ergonomic report outlining the ergonomic characteristics of both platforms. Both were carefully developed to ensure the ergonomic optimisation was maintained between the modular layouts.
