Tshiuetin Rail adopts Butterfly’s innovative seating solution
The installation marks the implementation of the convertible motorcoach seat for use on long-distance passenger trains.
Butterfly Flexible Seating Solutions has announced its inaugural commercial rail seating installation on Tshiuetin Rail Transportation, North America’s first Indigenous-owned railway, as part of the railway’s modernisation efforts.
The installation marks the implementation of the company’s convertible motorcoach seat for use on long-distance passenger trains.
The Butterfly flexible rail seating offers a 3-in-1 functionality, transforming from upright recliners to a private lounge or a fully flat bed with a manual flip-over mechanism.
The seating system was initially designed for air travel and later adapted for motorcoaches.
This crossover, claimed to be the first of its kind, demonstrates that seating flexibility can transcend transportation modes and is now enhancing the passenger experience on regional trains.
The seating system’s modular design and space efficiency make it ideal for long-haul routes, such as Tshiuetin’s 12-hour journey across Quebec and Labrador.
