Thermo King Leader Discusses Best Practices for Rail Carriages at Third Annual Modern Railways Conference in Singapore

Attendees will learn about acquiring temperature control system solutions for rail carriages to deliver reliable, efficient and clean operations

Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in cities and this number is projected to grow to more than 60 percent in 2030 according to the World Health Organization. Suburban transport will continue to expand to meet this population growth which is strongest in warmer climate zones, where heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are critical to achieve customer satisfaction in modern railway systems.

Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, has been developing temperature control systems since 1938 and continues to develop and expand on the latest industry-leading rail technologies.

Since 1980, Thermo King has been offering world class rail solutions that enable businesses to reduce energy consumption and costs, increase passenger satisfaction and decrease harmful environmental emissions. With global presence and more than 900 dealers, world class engineering, test and manufacturing facilities, Thermo King has rail units in operation across the world.

Michel van Roozendaal, vice president of bus and global rail for Thermo King, will share the company’s decades-long experience and discuss efficient temperature control system solutions for rail carriages at the third annual Modern Railways Conference on May 29, 2013 in Singapore.

van Roozendaal will speak during the Signaling and Innovative Technologies session which explores technological advancements in the rail industry and the challenges involved in implementing new projects and upgrading existing ones. van Roozendaal will address:

• Identifying innovative temperature control systems for lowered costs
• Benefitting from industry solutions for better profitability
• Augmenting operational efficiency through temperature control technologies

Presentation Details:

What: Acquiring Temperature Control System Solutions for Rail Carriages to Deliver Reliable, Efficient and Clean Operations
When: May 29, 2013, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Mandarin Ballroom, Level 6; Mandarin Orchard Hotel, Singapore
Conference Website: www.modernrailways-lse.com

Thermo King systems and services will be showcased during the conference by Southern States Thermo King (SSTK), the official dealer of Thermo King for rail HVAC products and services.

About the Conference

The third annual Modern Railways Conference will be held on May 29 – 31, 2013 in Singapore. The event will examine critical issues in the modern rail industry, explore how the rail sector can grow in the context of an economic crisis and how to deliver more with less, thereby taking advantage of the unprecedented opportunities in this sector.

For more information, please contact Heidi McGuire.