The Concept
DreamSuite™ is a transformative seat solution that can be implemented on existing rolling stock - avoiding the need to construct costly sleeper railway carriages and giving existing rolling stock an alternative use.
This ground-breaking seat design not only caters to overnight journeys but also has the potential to be extended to long-distance day services in Europe and globally.
The concept maximises comfort and offers commercial efficiencies and flexibility, providing customers with seating arrangements that meet their specific travel needs, be they families, wheelchair users or business travellers.
Customers will enjoy a personal and spacious seating environment with DreamSuite™ that provides a high level of comfort unprecedented in rail travel.
The Design
DreamSuite™ is a modular and adaptable seating system designed for retrofitting onto existing rolling stock, optimising space utilisation without compromising safety or customer comfort.
Designed for ultimate flexibility, it allows customers to enjoy upright, recline, super recline and bed positions.
LAYOUT - TWO ABREAST
22M Long Car = 30 Suites
26M Long Car = 36 Suites
LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT & BED CONFIGURATIONS
”Flip over” seat feature, offers customers two entirely different surfaces for the bed and seat functions. This means customers get the best bed surface and the best seat surface instead of a single surface trying to be both.
LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT
Semi-translucent privacy screen drops down for when 2 people travel together.
LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT / TRAY TABLE
- Tray table supports 15” laptop
- Ottoman will support the weight of a person, allowing for dual dining, or a place to secure a baby bassinet
BED / ARMREST STOWED
Usable bed length = 1.86m
Bed shoulder width = 66cm
Key Features
- Personal Suite luggage storage
- Drop down privacy screen
- Suite power outlets
- Seat controls panel
- Adjustable armrest with storage
- Foot stool/ottoman with storage
- Space for a private suite hanging rail
- Personal storage space in bed configuration
- Converted flat bed that fits 6'2" customer
- Ottoman can hold bassinet/infant seat
- Space efficient modular privacy dividers
- Enclosed top edge for bed privacy
- Moveable privacy door for each suite (open)
- Deployed adjustable table (fits 15” laptop)
- Seat width 500mm
- Moveable privacy door suite (closed)
- Ergonomically shaped dividers
- Adjustable ergonomic comfort seat
BENEFITS
Customer experience
DreamSuite™ offers a premium, flexible travel experience for both sleeper and daytime services, catering to a diverse customer base.
Safety
Designed to meet all UK and EU safety standards, DreamSuite™ overcomes previous concerns with lie-flat safety compliance.
Commercial
Optimised layout increases sleeper capacity by 60%, enabling cost-effective retrofits to existing rolling stock.
Sustainability
Encourages sustainable travel by retrofitting existing carriages for sleeper services, reducing the need for new builds.
Operational efficiency
Increases passenger density, allowing shorter, more cost-efficient trains while offering both day and night service.
Service innovation
Higher density and modular design open new markets, with versatile seating for different services and customer needs.
Accessibility
DreamSuite™ provides an accessible travel experience, with adjustable seats and priority seating, including wheelchair access.