Simply explained 12 June 2018

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In the driver’s cabin of a KISS Stadler

La vue d’un machiniste, le poste de conduite d’une KISS.

It is strictly forbidden for a passenger to go into a driver’s cabin, but exceptionally the CFL invites you to take a seat to discover this modern workplace!

: Key figures 19 Stadler KISS are part of the CFL rolling stock Seats 284 Top speed 160kmh Length 79.84m Width 2,8m Weight: 192t

: The view of a train driver, the cab of a KISS

: The cabin is modern and comfortable and largely digitized

: Just like in cars, a key is used to power the machine on.

: The master and break controller: when the lever is pushed forwards, the train starts moving. If you pull the lever back, the train is decelerated.

: A speedometer is also on board of the KISS.

: The driver’s brake valve: the lever controls the indirect pneumatic brake.

: The unlocking mechanism: opens the exterior doors when the train is at stop.

: A good view is essential: the light switch and the windshield wiper system.

: Railway radio: the control and display screen

: In order to assure the attention of the driver, the latter has to push the conductor’s safety device on a regular basis every 30 seconds. If this action remains off, the system will first give an audible warning, then automatically perform an emergency braking if the conductors doesn’t react appropriately.

: The emergency stop button triggers an emergency stop and lowers the pantograph that connects the train’s power supply to the catenary.

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