Passenger Information System
It includes information management on routes and their display via different display elements deployed at passenger platforms. These devices may be of different types:
- Screens
- Indicators at platforms
- Indicator panels in general...
The layout of all information to be displayed may be adapted to the needs of different clients and languages. Furthermore, the same visual and audio means can be used to display corporate or commercial information at passenger platforms.
In turn, all information displayed in visual format may have an associated audio accompaniment issued over the PA Systems, and it is possible to limit this emission to specific station areas, a series of stations or throughout a complete line of stations.
The system allows for the management of operating plans to permanently control valid routes. These operating plans may be generated through the system itself, or imported from external operation assistance systems (OAS).
The emission of these events may be manual or automated, based on the information provided by the route control and monitoring systems.
Centralized, distributed architecture is used for this system's design, thereby permitting the management of an entire line of stations from a central post, resulting in savings on human resources expenses in not requiring the presence of operating personnel at each station. Distributed architecture based on IP technology simplifies adding and restructuring information devices at passenger platforms.
Advantages for the client: Engineering
- Tested robustness and reliability
- Flexible platform in continuous technological development
- Optimization of previously implemented systems/services (i.e., WiFi networks)
- System implementation without service interruption
- Use of latest technological innovations
- Indra is a company with proven experience in railway systems
Advantages for the client: Operation
- Flexible operations
- Speed of reaction in the face of adverse situations
- Option to issue messages over PA systems at preset intervals
- ROI: Return on Investment, through advertising on the systems and content management
- User-friendly interface
Advantages for the client: Passengers' perception
- Full access to any information useful to the passengers
- Option to extend the information to platforms and transfer facilities
- Special attention for passengers with disabilities, reinforcing the social commitment to the Client (CSR)
- Dynamic publication of multimedia content, not merely informative, but also entertaining
- Positive, immediate and contrasted assessment of the information system on behalf of the passenger
- New communications media for travelers through their own devices (cellular, PDA, etc.)
