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Folding seats for train & bus - A. Latusek vehicle interiors

Foldable train seats, often found on commuter trains, subways, and in flexible seating areas, are designed to maximize space during peak times, allowing for nearly twice the capacity when flipped up. These seats, such as the KL410/440 from Kiel or Baultar retractable models, often feature automatic, weight-activated, or manual folding mechanisms, enabling a transition from seating to increased standing room.

Purpose: Primarily designed for high-density transport to manage crowd pressure during peak hours, often enabling up to 1.89 times more capacity.
Types:
- Tip-up/Flip-up Seats: Commonly found in urban transit near doors, designed to be lifted when the train is crowded to allow more space.
- Retractable Ceiling Seats: Specific Japanese commuter trains feature seats that retract entirely into the ceiling, as shown in this Facebook video.
- Reversible Seats: Older models (e.g., German railbuses) use back-and-forth mechanism to face the direction of travel.
Construction: High-strength steel frames, durable upholstery, and wear-resistant materials with durable hinges and gas springs ensure long-term reliability for heavy-duty daily use.
Usage Guidelines: In some cities, like Paris, passengers are encouraged to leave these seats up (and not sit on them) during peak congestion to optimize space.
Common Locations: They are often found in commuter rail, subways, and special areas designated for wheelchairs or strollers.

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Special seats - Franz Kiel GmbH - Kiel Sitze

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The METRO folding seat from Kiel is the ideal seat for trams and underground trains. The seating comfort is owed to the ergonomically shaped seat cushion holder ...Read more

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A train can carry 2133 people when seats are flipped up. 2133/1128= 1.89 So a train with flipped up seats can carry 1.89 times more people.Read more

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RETRACTABLE AND FOLDING SEATS. Baultar has developed several special seats. These seats can be used as extra seating or as third seats in locomotive cabs.Read more

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Certain commuter trains have seats near the doors that retract into the ceiling. This clever design creates extra standing space.

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Besides Sydney, Australia, which rail networks use reversable train seats? Were they invented in Sydney?

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