Future Travel Studio

DreamSuite™, is an innovative flat-bed seat concept for sleeper train services.

Brought to you by Future Travel Studio.

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

DreamSuite™ LAYOUT - TWO ABREAST

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.

DreamSuite™ LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT & BED CONFIGURATIONS

LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT

Semi-translucent privacy screen drops down for when 2 people travel together.

DreamSuite™ LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT

LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT / TRAY TABLE

  1. Tray table supports 15” laptop
  2. Ottoman will support the weight of a person, allowing for dual dining, or a place to secure a baby bassinet
DreamSuite™ LAYOUT - UPRIGHT SEAT / TRAY TABLE

BED / ARMREST STOWED

Usable bed length = 1.86m
Bed shoulder width = 66cm

DreamSuite™ BED / ARMREST STOWED

Key Features

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.