In 2010, after the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
introduced the Twindexx as a double-decker tilting
train, concerns regarding motion sickness reemerged, reflecting
past experiences with the RABDe 500
"ICN" tilting trains. Following the commissioning of
these units in 2001, the CFF conducted a survey among users to
gather their opinions. Many respondents raised concerns about
motion sickness, which was attributed to the train's active tilting
system.
During the design of the Twindexx, Bombardier prioritized passenger comfort. The
Twindexx is the first train equipped
with new bogies from Bombardier, known as the FLEXX Tronic
WAKO.
To assess its functionality and effects, two WAKO units were
installed under unit 50 85 16-94 055-0 during a testing
period in early 2011. The tests yielded positive results, leading
to discussions about retrofitting part of the existing
CFF fleet, including the
IC 2000 passenger coaches and the
Unified cars IV / Einheitswagen - EW IV / Voitures
unifiées - VU IV, with WAKO technology. This project
was ultimately not pursued by the CFF.
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