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Within the next decade, theDutch railway network is rolling
out an extensive accessibility planwhich includes the addition
of vertical transportation solutions. KONEwill provide a
substantial number of escalators and elevators as part of a
multi-year program to improve travel and convenience for
travelers in several stations around theNetherlands.
Strength innumbers
“This is the start of a productive long-term relationship,” says
Bob vanMeijgaarden
, Public Transport& EscalatorsManager
at KONENetherlands.
“Our operations arewell organized and our equipment is easy
to use for all passengers, not only peoplewithdisabilities.
In terms of reliability, KONE reallymakes a difference,” van
Meijgaarden says.
Such dependabilitywill benefit both sides over the coming
decades asplans solidify. Some175elevators are expected to
be installed at 76 stations, up from an original 165 elevators.
More than120 escalators are expected tobe installed at 19
stations.
Durableandvisuallyappealing
Tomeet the demands of ProRail’s busy transport hubs, the
customizedKONE equipment includes the use of heavy-duty
and vandal-resistant components aswell as compliancewith
electromagnetic compatibility requirements, a big issue in
railway stations.
KONE’s eco-efficiency credentials help to keep down the
total cost of ownership, whichProRail appreciates. Theuse
of regenerative solutions reduces energy requirements by
recovering theenergygeneratedwhenanelevatoror escalator
is used.
LED lighting for the skirtingandbalustrade further enhance safety
andvisual appearance. “Theaestheticelement is important as
well,”vanMeijgaardennotes. “Wehave toensure safe transport
inahigh-useenvironment.”
ProRailmoves 1.2millionpassengers and100,000barrels
of goods per day. Smoothmovement throughmore than
400 railway stations is a key part of the transit package.
Trust in the future
To keep the systems running, withminimum
inconvenience for passengers, KONE conducts regular
maintenancework. Thismeans close coordination
with ProRail to ensure there is nodisruptionduring
themorning or late afternoonpeak flows of traffic.
“Our joint objective is for passenger satisfaction,” says
WinoCuijpers
, ContractManager at ProRail. “KONE is
responsive to our goal andmust do everythingpossible
to ensure as little disruption as possible.”
SUMMARY
Challenge
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Todeliver a systembuilt aroundaccessibility, energy
efficiencyandcost effective solutions
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To install andmaintainequipmentatbusy transporthubs
Solution
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Long-termpartnership for the installationand regular
maintenanceof heavy-dutyequipment
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Careful coordination toensureoff-peak installationand
maintenance run smoothlywithexisting transport
schedule
FAST FACTS
ProRail
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Completed: 2012-2016
(phasedhandover of stations)
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Building owner: NS Stations
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Developer: ProRail
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Architect: Varies per station
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Contractor: Varies per station
KONESolutions
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30KONEMonoSpace
®
elevators;
175expected in total
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71KONETravelMaster
™
140
escalators; 120expected in total
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KONECare
™
MaintenanceService
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