Schaltbau footrests for rail vehicles

Footrests with DSD switches allow the driver to operate the driver safety device from an ergonomic seating position while keeping hands free. Additional functions, e.g. for track sanding or horn activation can be integrated. An optional heatable base plate provides additional comfort in winter. Footrests and DSD switches can be found in railway vehicles all around the world. They operate with the utmost safety, reliability, longevity and low maintenance. The quality system for development, manufacturing and assembly in our factory is DIN EN ISO 9001 and IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard) compliant. The long term pay-off is the long term in low follow-up costs for service and maintenance and, of course, a high degree of safety over the vehicle‘s many years of operation.
The design of our robust, shockproof and vibration-proof footrests enables a great variety of possible variants.

The mechanically or electrically adjustable footrests can be easily posi- tioned at the desired height just by pressing a pedal or a button. A rugged DSD foot switch is included. Additional functions, e.g. track sanding and/or horn are available on request. The base plate with heating option provides additional comfort in winter. The devices meets all the requirements of the rail vehicle manufacturers and are notable for their solid construction and high reliability.

• Modular, rugged, maintenance-free
• Customized design with or without height adjustment
• Integrated DSD foot switch
• Optional additional foot switches
• Optional heatable base plate
• High vibration and shock resistance

• Driver’s cabs of locomotives and multiple units
• Driver’s cabs of trams