Industrial design studio PriestmanGoode has created the interiors for a fleet of trains in Canada, which have a focus on accessible design. The London-based studio designed the interiors for a fleet of trains called Corridor that is run by rail transport company VIA Rail Canada. Corridor trains will travel through the Quebec City – Windsor corridor, a route that spans one of Canada’s most industrial regions.
Described by PriestmanGoode as “barrier-free”, the inside of each train is intended to be an accessible environment for all passengers, with comfortable seats and spacious footwells.
Key design elements include five mobility aid spaces and onboard wheelchair lifts. Corridor trains also feature clear wayfinding devices in each carriage, such as glowing overhead screens and clearly signposted seat numbers listed on the top lip of each chair.