During the RedCabin Railway Interiors Summit held in Prague, Czechia, on November 25, 2026, neomind and SEKISUI KYDEX were presented with the inaugural Railway Interiors Award for Collaboration of the Year. The Railway Interiors Awards consist of six categories, each focusing on specific engineering or design disciplines. The categories prioritize passenger and driver comfort, security, sustainability, accessibility, durability, and aesthetics for rail cabins. While the Collaboration of the Year award focuses on collaboration, to win this category, judges are looking for a project that saw two or more companies successfully work together to create an innovative and stylish rail carriage on time and within budget.
As Matthias Fischer, Managing Director of neomind, explained, “One of the key drivers was finding a robust, long-lasting, and lightweight material solution, which was why we engaged with SEKISUI KYDEX. Weight reduction played a significant role while also enabling new designs that could replace traditional materials.” Fischer emphasized that the IdeenzugUrban was not a standard project tied to a specific fleet order. Rather, the project aimed to break the mold of how traditional decision-makers or engineers write specifications by familiarizing stakeholders with and showcasing new ideas, thereby inspiring them to consider alternative solutions.
The IdeenzugUrban aims to inspire engineers and specifiers early in the process, encouraging them to consider new, more sustainable solutions when writing requirements for new fleets. Hamburg’s IdeenzugUrban S-Bahn is more than a concept; it’s a representation of a transformative vision in design and manufacturing, a testament to what can be achieved when the right material partners are involved.
For train interior designers, each project offers an opportunity to improve the passenger journey in lasting ways. With the right materials and partners, compelling designs and functional details can be integrated into parts from the start, guiding the creative process. This not only creates more cohesive interiors but also simplifies production and improves performance over time, while providing the passenger with an inviting environment.
Read the full Innovation Story here: The Journey Of Ideenzuguban
About RedCabin
RedCabin offers a unique platform that fosters connection, collaboration, and innovation and believes in the power of working together to develop groundbreaking products, partnerships, and processes that revolutionize the aviation, automotive, and railway interior industries. As the transport industry evolves, the importance of collaboration and open, honest discussion between all stakeholders grows. RedCabin summits are founded on that principle and as a result, have become a hotbed for innovation.
The RedCabin platform is designed to facilitate networking, idea exchange, and learning opportunities by providing a space where industry professionals can come together to collaborate, share insights, and celebrate their successes. By leveraging collaboration and interactivity, RedCabin drives innovation and make a meaningful impact on the future of these industries. Delegates and speakers at the exclusive summits include some of the world’s leading minds on transport design, manufacturing, material development and emerging technologies. Attended and covered by global media, RedCabin is more than simply a great place to network; it is a forum for sharing successes, challenges, and knowledge to shape the future of travel. Visit https://redcabin.de/ to learn more.
About SEKISUI KYDEX
SEKISUI KYDEX innovates and creates sustainable thermoplastic material solutions for the next generation of product design. SEKISUI Chemical’s corporate commitment to Speed, Service, and Superiority is realized through the KYDEX® Thermoplastics’ business model of manufacturing bespoke materials with short lead times in small quantities. This Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) model at three manufacturing campuses expands beyond thermoplastic sheet. The KYDEX® portfolio also includes injection molding resins, proprietary Infused Imaging™ technology, integral special effects, unique textures, and custom products and design. The SEKISUI KYDEX appLab™ and designLab® Innovation Centers are collaborative spaces for clients and customers to bring the supply chain together for rapid prototyping and design development. These spaces are the bridge between engineering and art. More than 300 dedicated professionals in Bloomsburg, PA, and Holland, MI, working with a global network of sales and distribution partners, are committed to delivering more than their customers can imagine. Visit www.kydex.com for more information.
