Lumikko’s history in Railway HVAC Solutions
1990
Innovation Sparked by a Real Need
A conversation with a neighbor, a locomotive driver, highlighted the heat issues in diesel locomotives, which led Lumikko to develop cooling solutions for better working conditions.
Revolutionizing Locomotive Comfort
Lumikko launched its first HVAC system for diesel locomotives, improving comfort for Finnish locomotive drivers. Over the years, we delivered over 900 retrofit solutions, setting a new standard in safety and comfort for aging fleets.
Delivered in Diesel Locomotives: 200 pcs
1992
1997
VR SM1: retrofit HVAC Systems for electric multiple units
Lumikko designed and delivered retrofit installed HVAC systems in electric multiple units.
Delivered in total: 700 kpl
Restaurant Car refrigeration and HVAC
Lumikko’s first restaurant car HVAC and refrigeration project marked our entry into passenger cars.
2000
2002
Unique HVAC system for Double Deck Sleeping Cars with Thermal-Managed Cabins
Lumikko’s breakthrough — designing energy-efficient HVAC systems for double deck sleeping cars with 19 thermal-managed cabins.
1. series: 20 pcs, 2002-2005
Retrofit HVAC Systems for Trams
Lumikko entered the tram HVAC market by developing a unique roof-mounted HVAC system with ducting to efficiently distribute heating and cooling across the tram car. These systems were installed in Helsinki’s older articulated trams.
2008
2010
Edm Sleeping Cars HVAC Systems
Lumikko designed and delivered HVAC Systems for Double Deck Sleeping Cars with thermal-managed cabins.
2. series: 20 pcs, 2010-2011
EDO Double Deck Steering Car HVAC
Lumikko designed and executed EDO Double Deck Streering Cars’ HVAC Systems.
42 pcs, 2012-2017
2012
2013
ERd Double Decker dining car HVAC and refrigeration Systems
Lumikko designed and manufactured HVAC and refrigeration systems for the new ERd Double Decker dining cars.
26 pcs, 2013-2014
Nordic Innovation in Energy Efficiency
Lumikko introduced a Brake Energy Recovery System integrated with HVAC, capturing brake energy to preserve heat and boost energy efficiency, specifically designed for Nordic conditions.
2013
2016
Edm Sleeping Cars’ HVAC Systems, 3rd series
Designed and delivered Sleeping Cars HVAC Systems.
3rd series: 10 pcs
In each tram in Finland
New tram fleets in Tampere and Helsinki now operate with Lumikko’s advanced HVAC systems. Today, every tram in Finland is equipped with our cutting-edge HVAC, setting the standard for comfort and reliability.
2020
2021
ERd Double Decker dining car HVAC and refrigeration Systems
Lumikko designed and manufactured HVAC and refrigeration systems for the new ERd Double Decker dining cars.
7 pcs, 2020-2021