SupplyChain Magazine August 2014 | Page 77

AFRICA
Marc Granger . “ This industry has not disappeared but has not benefitted from investment for a long time .”
Capable of speeds up to 120 km / h and with the potential to upgrade to 160 km / h , each new single-deck train can carry more than 1,300 passengers , and comes equipped with air conditioning , ergonomic seating , real-time onboard information , Wi-Fi internet access and a combination of direct and indirect lighting , all of which combine to deliver a spacious , comfortable and connected user experience .
They also set a high standard for sustainability , with a 95 percent recyclability rate , and a light stainless steel car body-shell which minimises weight , while the electrical braking system

1,300

Number of passengers a new single-deck train will carry

Carriages will be fully air conditioned
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