Fläkt Woods has something to shout about after silencing the opposition with an order to supply their super quiet fans on the French Autorail Grande Capacité (AGC).
Axial fans had been stipulated for the cooling system on the new generation of regional SNCF trains. Competitors suggested a range of options including hydraulic motors, and silencers, but no one could match the quietness of Fläkt Wood’s units, which easily achieved the duty point at the requested sound level (noticeably 5 dBA quieter than the competition).
Fläkt Woods has received an order for the delivery of 700 units delivering a complete unit to the assembly line in France.
The AGC represents the latest generation of regional trains designed to meet current needs regarding the development of urban and intercity rail transportation. It will travel at 160 km per hour, with articulated architecture, wide carbodies and inter-circulation gangways, as well as a continuous low floor.
These features provide excellent access for travellers, making it easier to move about in the trains and deliver greater comfort, visibility and security. The AGC not only meets the expectations of mass transit operators and users, but also respects environmental requirements and operating economics.
