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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