Bombardier VLocity train wins two prestigious Australian Good Design Awards
Global rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won two awards for its VLocity train vehicle design and interior design in the Australian Good Design Awards.
- Accolades include a Gold Good Design Award and Best Interior Design Award
- Good design awards recognize state of the art design and accessibility
“We are very proud of the new VLocity train and the people of regional Victoria can now share in this pride too. I would also like to thank the Victorian Government for their ongoing support for Bombardier and our VLocity trains.” Wendy McMillan, President, Australia and New Zealand at Bombardier Transportation.
“These two awards recognize the efforts and strong collaboration between Bombardier Transportation, Department of Transport, V/Line and the participating stakeholders, which led to the development of this user-friendly train design,” said Wendy McMillan, President, Australia and New Zealand at Bombardier Transportation. “We are very proud of the new VLocity train and the people of regional Victoria can now share in this pride too. I would also like to thank the Victorian Government for their ongoing support for Bombardier and our VLocity trains.”
Team using virtual reality to assess the impacts of the new VLocity train design for train drivers.
The trains provide additional space and consideration for access, egress and maneuverability.
In designing these trains, Bombardier engaged and sought feedback from disability advocacy groups, industry stakeholders and passengers, creating synergy between the train design, layout and its passengers.
This award for the evolved design comes 15 years to the month after the original VLocity train became the first train in Australia to win a Good Design Award.
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