Texas Central has unveiled the first look at the interior layout of the Texas High-Speed Train, kicking off Engineering Week by focusing on engineering comfort.
The Texas High-Speed Train cars feature two by two and two by one seating only with no middle seat. This design gives passengers nearly a foot more legroom than most coach airlines seats, helping ensure a comfortable ride for all riders. Other important features include wider aisles, improved lighting and audio and visual signals for train arrivals and departures.
The new layout features:
- Wide aisles: 32 inches wider than a regional jet.
- Ample space: 32 inches of legroom and 41-inch seat pitch (nearly a foot of total added space compared to flying first-class).
- All seats recline, optimized to offer best recline without disturbing the passenger in rear.
Another feature of the train interior is the large, wide windows that are twice the width of airplane windows with an additional six inches of height to make for a great visual experience for everyone on board. Windows are also equipped with individual blinds and double-glazed UV safety glass.
Passengers will also have access to onboard Wi-Fi.
Full access for all
Texas Central says it is building the Texas high-speed train for all, which means it will be fully accessible and meet or exceed all ADA specifications. Inside the trains, in addition to conveniently located areas for wheelchairs and attendant seating, passengers in wheelchairs will be able to move throughout the entire train in their chair. Aisle widths on board the train will enable passengers in wheel or powerchairs to easily move up and down aisles and between train cars, providing a more comfortable ride for passengers using mobility devices.
This design will allow riders in wheelchairs to decide whether they want to remain in their chair or move to an assigned seat. This freedom of movement often leads to other choices including whether they want an attendant to join them on the journey. In addition, platforms in the train stations will have a no-step entry to the train floors so that passengers in wheelchairs can board safely and easily with a smooth and level transition onto the train and along the entire interior aisle of the train.
The restrooms will also be ADA accessible and allow for contiguous and smooth access from adjoining cars.
Accommodating service animals
Texas Central says the Texas high-speed train will be welcoming and accommodating to passengers with service animals. Requirements are being reviewed closely to understand what is needed for the best accommodation for both the service animals and riders of the train.
On the train, the leg room provided for most seats will allow those with service animals to select a variety of seating, not just in a bulkhead row.
