Smart Concepts by FOGTEC for Railway Vehicles
Sustainable Solutions for Sustainable Mobility
100% of fire barrier doors can be omitted
Thanks to Smart Concepts by FOGTEC, thousands of rail vehicles have already been approved despite deviations from standard fire protection requirements, while also achieving additional benefits in terms of operational processes, design, and passenger comfort. Over many years, the FOGTEC team has perfected the concept of compensatory measures and supports its customers throughout this process, right up to secure approval.
Whether it’s replacing fire doors or walls to create open carriage transitions for passenger safety or weight savings, using different materials to optimize design and passenger experience, optimizing evacuation conditions, or simply upgrading older vehicles without sufficient certification to regain network access – there are many practical examples in which FOGTEC systems, beyond classic fire protection requirements, support industry and operators in implementing rail transport in a sustainable, safe, and commercially optimized manner.
Numerous expert opinions, statements, and references are available as prime examples of how “fire protection” can become a real help in the implementation and optimization of projects.
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FAQ – Fire Protection in Smart Concepts Rail
How can additional fire protection reduce costs and weight?
Seven fire doors in an eight-car train can easily reach a total weight of around 2 t. In comparison, the FOGTEC system weighs only about 300 kg, offering a significant potential for weight and cost reduction while maintaining a high level of safety.
Is safety ensured without fire doors?
Yes. The FOGTEC system is designed to provide up to 15 minutes of continuous water-mist discharge. This ensures a safe evacuation window, even without traditional fire doors.
What further improvements are possible?
With an active fire protection system in place, the overall evacuation concept can be streamlined, creating simpler and more passenger friendly solutions.
Older vehicles cannot comply with EN45545
This is no problem with the FOGTEC system.
Active fire protection compensates for missing or non-compliant material documentation, enabling operators to achieve an acceptable level of safety despite legacy issues.