IDA was commissioned to create a fresh design approach for CRRC’s Next Gen Subway Cars, with a clean sheet of paper to work from. IDA’s commission was to take care of all concept generation, interior styling, 3D visualisation renderings, interior detailing, 3D modelling and ergonomics. The concept demonstrates both latest and future thinking with see-through touch information displays in the windows, colour changing LED lighting, and use of carbon fibre to make significant weight savings.

The prototype was presented at 2018 InnoTrans in Berlin and won the MTA Genius Transit Challenge award in New York. You can hear more about the award in this Youtube video.