Floating floors for rolling stock in Hitachi high speed trains

As part of the UK’s InterCity Express Programme, Hitachi equipped its new Class 800 high‑speed trains with elastic floating floors made from Sylomer® FR. This fire‑retardant material provides effective vibration and noise isolation, reducing interior noise levels and enhancing passenger comfort. The Sylomer® FR floor bearings protect interior components, lower wear on carriage structures, and ensure long‑term reliability with minimal deflection over the service life of the trains.