We were recently asked to help solve a problem experienced by the train drivers of the Heathrow Express.
Earlier this year, drivers had been complaining about draughty cabs due to drop light window seals failing. Corrective action was needed, so following a visit to the Acton depot, J-Flex then proposed a solution and costings.
The proposed solution was a flock-coated extruded rubber window seal, manufactured in a fire retardant, low smoke, low toxicity EPDM approved to EN45545.
Following satisfactory testing of an initial sample coil, an order was placed to replace the problem seals on the whole fleet. Production was done swiftly and delivery made ahead of schedule.
We are pleased to know the seals are performing well and report that the drivers are now happy and snug in their cabs in time for the winter and Christmas period.
Some facts about Heathrow Express
- Heathrow Express runs up to 150 services a day between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport and is a non-franchised, non-subsidised private rail company which launched in 1998.
- The regular non-stop service takes just 15 minutes from London Paddington to Terminals 2 & 3 and a further 6 minutes to reach Terminal 5.
- On average the Heathrow Express welcomes around 17,000 passengers on board every day.
- Over 100 million passengers have travelled with Heathrow Express since launch in June 1998.
- Children 15 and under travel free with a fare paying adult.
- Heathrow Express trains have saved enough energy in the past decade to have boiled 400 million kettles.
Heathrow Express train image courtesy of Hugh Llewelyn under Creative Commons licensing
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