The Refit Night Express
Fall asleep in the evening and arrive at your business meeting in the morning well rested: If you travel by night train, you probably choose the most relaxed form of travel and at the same time make an important contribution to the climate.
Together with our partners Centerline Design GmbH and the competence network Rail Berlin-Brandenburg GmbH (KNRBB), we want to promote this form of travel and have developed a concept for a night train cabin: The Refit Night Express. We presented this concept in September 2022 at the international trade fair for transport technology InnoTrans in Berlin.
Passenger Journey
Actions during a business trip
by train compared to air travel
From the first idea to implementation
In the early concept phase, after a target definition based on certain factors, a wide variety of variants were created with regard to an ideal spatial distribution in order to be able to develop a space-saving cabin that was used as efficiently as possible. The aim is to offer passengers space for their own privacy and an atmosphere in which to relax or work.
Two different cabins
of 7 square meters each
Based on the window grid of the
existing carriage, two nested cabins have been created that make optimal use of the available space in order to create the greatest possible benefit for the passengers.
The "Spacious" cabin
looks much more spacious with the same size and offers easy access to the bed at ground level.
The "Sky-bed" cabin
with two large skylights and a great view of the night sky.
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Independent of the cabin, a private bathroom with washbasin, shower and toilet can also be booked.
Focus on the passenger journey
In order for the journey to go smoothly, a wide variety of factors must be taken into account. From the booking process to the simple check-in, the comprehensive cabin control and the personalized timetable, topics were designed for a unique user experience, usable via smartphone or the integrated cabin monitor.
Fokus auf die Passenger Journey
Damit die Reise reibungslos verläuft, müssen verschiedenste Faktoren berücksichtigt werden. Vom Buchungsprozess über den einfachen Check-in, die umfassende Kabinensteuerung bis hin zum personalisierten Fahrplan wurden Themen für ein einzigartiges Benutzererlebnis konzipiert, nutzbar über Smartphone oder den integrierten Kabinenmonitor.
Focus on the passenger journey
In order for the journey to go smoothly, a wide variety of factors must be taken into account. From the booking process to the simple check-in, the comprehensive cabin control and the personalized timetable, topics were designed for a unique user experience, usable via smartphone or the integrated cabin monitor.
Efficiant Relaxation
Relaxation with the certainty of being brought to your destination without further action.
Enjoy your privacy to let your mind wander or focus fully. These needs of business travelers
have so far remained unfulfilled in night trains.
Sitting area
Designed to be able to provide a mobile workspace while driving or simply an area to relax and enjoy the view. A wardrobe with various shelves and a luggage compartment is provided for storing luggage and belongings.
Effiziente Entschleunigung
Entschleunigen mit der Gewissheit, ohne weiteres Zutun ans Ziel gebracht zu werden. Genießen Sie Ihre Privatsphäre, um Gedanken abschweifen oder sich voll konzentrieren zu können. Diese Bedürfnisse von Geschäftsreisenden blieben bisher in Nachtzügen unerfüllt.
Sitzbereich
Entwickelt für die Möglichkeit, auch während der Fahrt einen mobilen Arbeitsplatz zu gewährleisten oder einfach einen Bereich zum Entspannen und Genießen der Aussicht. Für die Unterbringung von Gepäck und Habseligkeiten ist ein Kleiderschrank mit diversen Ablagen und ein Gepäckfach vorgesehen.
Sitting area
Designed to be able to provide a mobile workspace while driving or simply an area to relax and enjoy the view. A wardrobe with various shelves and a luggage compartment is provided for storing luggage and belongings.
Efficiant Relaxation
Relaxation with the certainty of being brought to your destination without further action. Enjoy your privacy to let your mind wander or focus fully. These needs of business travelers have so far remained unfulfilled in night trains.
The future of business travel is sustainable
Sustainable travel was considered holistically right from the start: A disused wagon and its conversion into a forward-looking travel concept were the focus of all considerations. The resulting idea offers a resource-saving and economically promising approach.
The future of business travel is sustainable
Sustainable travel was considered holistically right from the start: A disused wagon and its conversion into a forward-looking travel concept were the focus of all considerations. The resulting idea offers a resource-saving and economically promising approach.
Simeon Ortmüller
Project Manager
in projects.
