Hall 1.2 / Booth 170
ULTIMATE Kneeling System for step-free boarding
A world-first innovation designed to make boarding easier for EVERYONE.
How do you make “low-floor” truly step-free?
At InnoTrans 2026, ULTIMATE will unveil a new solution to one of the remaining barriers to accessible public transportation: the ULTIMATE Kneeling System.
Developed and tested in Helsinki, the technology precisely lowers the vehicle floor to platform level, creating an almost seamless transition between the platform and the vehicle.
Fewer barriers. More independence. Greater comfort.
Experience the ULTIMATE Kneeling System at its world premiere at InnoTrans and talk to our experts about what it could mean for your vehicles.
Experience the Kneeling System live: Join us for an exclusive presentation of our world-first innovation at Hall 1.2, Booth 170.
On September 23 at 3:00 PM, ULTIMATE will present the new technology with expert speakers Heidi Heikkilä, Head of Fleet management Helsinki Transport, and Ollipekka Heikkilä, Railway Expert and Innovator of the System.
Lowering the vehicle to platform level
ULTIMATE Kneeling System
Low-floor vehicles have made public transportation significantly more accessible. One challenge remains, however: even a small height difference between the vehicle floor and the platform can create a tripping hazard and become a barrier for wheelchair users, passengers with strollers, or people with limited mobility.
That is exactly where the ULTIMATE Kneeling System comes in.
Hydraulic cylinders, sensors, and an intelligent control system precisely lower the vehicle floor to platform level. The result is a step-free transition – without an additional ramp or manual assistance.
The difference comes down to just a few centimeters.
For passengers, those few centimeters can make all the difference.
Key benefits at a glance
- Step-free boarding and alighting
- Greater independence for passengers
- No additional ramp required
- No manual assistance required
- Intelligent control system and precision sensor technology
Discover more at InnoTrans
Solutions for tomorrow’s mobility
Alongside the new ULTIMATE Kneeling System, ULTIMATE will showcase additional solutions and product innovations for modern rail vehicles at InnoTrans.
Interior highlight: A modern sleeping cabin that showcases our vision for comfortable overnight rail travel. At InnoTrans, we will present a full-size model for visitors to experience in person.
DOORS
Our train doors open up new possibilities: fast, reliable, and tailored to your requirements.
GANGWAYS
Whether flexibility or stability comes first, your requirements shape the right gangway solution.
INTERIORS
From individual components to complete interior solutions – we develop rail vehicle interiors tailored to your requirements.
Meet the team
The people behind the innovation
Technology makes a difference when practical experience, technical expertise, and new ideas come together.
At InnoTrans, meet the experts who developed, tested, and helped bring the ULTIMATE Kneeling System to life.
Wolfgang Gruber
Deputy General Manager
Franz Haider
Head of Engineering & Validation Gangways
Let’s meet in Berlin
Schedule a personal meeting with ULTIMATE
Want to learn more about the ULTIMATE Kneeling System? Interested in our other solutions or looking to discuss a specific project with our experts?
Schedule a personal meeting with us at InnoTrans and make the most of your time in Berlin.
September 22–25, 2026
Messe Berlin
Hall 1.2 / Booth 170
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We look forward to meeting you in Berlin.