Project problem/motivation
Responding to future public transport requirements by building a full-scale prototype that reduces costs in rehabilitation and decommissioning operations. Likewise, reducing weight and increasing the comfort of this type of equipment using innovative materials and manufacturing processes, smart solutions, and infotainment systems.
The solution to achieve
The Modseat project aims to design an innovative, modular, versatile, and customizable railway bench using new processes and materials for regional/intercity trains.
Official site
Full sheet
Project title:
MODSEAT: Modular Light-Rail Seat
Project code:
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-017247
Main goal:
Strengthen research, technological development, and innovation. The project aims to design an innovative, modular, versatile, and customizable railway bench using new processes and materials for regional/intercity trains.
Intervention region:
Center, Lisbon, North
Beneficiary:
Manuel da Conceição Graça, Lda
Start date:
2016-10-01
Date of the conclusion:
2019-09-30
Total eligible cost:
1,289,332.91 EUR
European Union financial support through the FEDER:
EUR 653,524.70
Co-financing
