Cologne Orders 132 Stadler Trains with Natural Refrigerant-Based HVAC

Swiss train manufacturer Stadler will equip 132 new trains and 34 intermediate modules for the Cologne Transport Agency (KVB) with natural refrigerant-based HVAC systems in a contract worth around €700 million ($816 million).Stadler has said the trains will include “state-of-the-art” technology, including high-efficiency air-conditioning with a natural refrigerant, but it has not confirmed any details about the thermal management system’s manufacturer, capacity or refrigerant.Read the full story on NaturalRefrigerants.com.