Toton TMD, Long Eaton
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Case Study - Class 456 Cab Air Conditioning
Background
Southern region EMUs cabs are subjected to lots of sunlight in summer months and so can rapidly heat up, and when driving towards the sun, it can be almost impossible to cool the cab just using the existing desk fan.
With previous expertise in systems installation, and specifically cab cooling integration, ESG provided Southern Railway with full project management, design, supply, and fleet installation services to improve the driving environment.
ESG selected a design partner, an expert in production of air conditioning and air conditioning systems outside of the rail industry, and through close partnership, produced a bespoke design to rail standards.
System integration design
- Supplier selection and mentoring
- Electrical integration design
- Vehicle supply capacity investigation
- Detail, assembly, and installation drawings
- Design against RGS
- Prototype and production fitment
- Fleet installation (2 vehicles, 4 cabs per weekend)
- Installation on customer site
- Design scrutiny and Certification through Railway Approvals Ltd
ESG have also worked closely with other suppliers of air conditioning equipment, and have fitted air conditioning to EMUs and DMUs; Class 313 (FCC), Class 165 (FGW), Class 166 (FGW), and Class 455 (SWT)