Chesterfield manufacturer designs bespoke parts for TransPennine Express
A Chesterfield manufacturer has supported TransPennine Express to install USB sockets across 320 of its 4 car trains, enabling customers to recharge devices onboard for the first time.
Working with a range of other companies as part of a major refurbishment project, The Sanitaryware Supplies Company was selected by TBM Rail to design and manufacture nearly 900 bespoke parts for the national rail company. Products included steel electrical switch boxes for USB sockets and cable securing clips, in addition to purpose-made grab poles for the carriages.
Director of The Sanitaryware Supplies Company, Andy Dukelow said: “The partnership with TBM Rail has been exciting and it was a pleasure to work with the rail industry once again, following the bespoke washbasins we created for a refurbishment project Bombardier carried out on East Midlands Trains.
“We were chosen because of our ability to offer fabrications across various material types, including machined parts, in short lead times and to a high specification. This in turn, has allowed TBM Rail to open up a new service for the part of their business, which looks after fleet refurbishments.
“Railway work is very much custom made and under severe time pressure. The product must be able to stand up to very hard wear. We are delighted that we have been able to make rail journeys a better experience for travellers.”
