# Versatile Subway Seats Interurban Train Seating Efficiently Accommodates Rush Hour Congestion By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interurban-train-seating References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Interurban-Train-Seatings/2380452) It's likely that few urbanites would argue for the removal of fixed chairs on the subway; however, it's certainly evident that they do take up an unhelpful amount of space during those times when the cars fill up to maximum capacity. The Interurban Train Seating concept proposes a clever solution to dealing with varying occupancies, improving the comfort of as many passengers as possible. What Thor Unbescheid suggests is these slender fold-up chairs that have pronounced lips on the fronts of their seats. All three surfaces are padded and upholstered since the human body would come in contact with each of them. When the subway is on the slightly emptier side, the Interurban Train Seating units can be drawn down completely. When it's full, the retracted chairs offer comfy perches on which riders can lean. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Train Seating:** The use of versatile seating options in trains will improve passenger comfort and optimize space usage during rush hour congestion. - **Foldable Seating with Padded Lips:** Foldable seats with padded lips can provide a comfortable seating option for passengers, while taking up less space. - **Occupancy-driven Seating Design:** Designing train seats based on the number of passengers occupying the train allows for maximizing passenger comfort and minimizing space usage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can benefit by incorporating flexible seating options in trains to optimize space usage during rush hour congestion. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the possibilities of foldable, padded-lip seating options for high-occupancy spaces. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of foldable seating options can develop space-saving and comfortable seating solutions specifically for transportation companies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pendulum Public Transport Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens.md) - [Antitheft Storage Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afford-chair.md) - [Collapsible Posture Support Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-portable-seat.md) - [Bold Mobile Work Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniseat-portable-productivity.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Recycled Material Bus Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-project.md) - [Storage-Attached Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-chair.md) - [Retractable Auditorium Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamaris-telescopic-seating.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md)