In the driver’s cabin of a KISS Stadler
Simply explained
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12 June 2018
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!
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- 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
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- The view of a train driver, the cab of a KISS
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- The cabin is modern and comfortable and largely digitized
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- Just like in cars, a key is used to power the machine on.
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- 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.
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- A speedometer is also on board of the KISS.
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- The driver’s brake valve: the lever controls the indirect pneumatic brake.
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- The unlocking mechanism: opens the exterior doors when the train is at stop.
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- A good view is essential: the light switch and the windshield wiper system.
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- Railway radio: the control and display screen
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- 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.
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- The emergency stop button triggers an emergency stop and lowers the pantograph that connects the train’s power supply to the catenary.
