A passenger information system for trains and stations
Uniform and consistent operation of the entire passenger information system (on train and at stations) in one system.
Central control and clear communication at the SZU.
From the mountains
to the centre of Zurich
DiLoc®| Motion
The Sihltalbahn is a suburban railway line S4 from Zürich central station to Sihlwald, the Uetlibergbahn is a suburban railway line S10 running from Zürich central station to Uetliberg. SZU in their own words make it clear: ‘If you get on board with us, you get more out of life. SZU takes you to work, shopping, hiking or to a restaurant by almost any means necessary.
Our
Challenge
In the area of passenger information on the rail network, SZU is modernizing the central management system as well as audio and display systems in the SZU stations.
In the long term, the entire passenger information system at SZU will be implemented by cn-mobility. As a first step, the DiLoc®|Motion AVL system will be installed. With a Command 900 interface and a VDV-454 outbound connection to the SBB data hub will be set up to locate the vehicles and associated processes.
Furthermore, amplifiers will be replaced with new technology and new templates will be created for existing display systems.
Our
Solution
Thanks to the introduction of DiLoc®|Motion as a central scheduling and passenger information system, Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU) can now track all vehicles and manage disruptions automatically or manually for the route network. All real-time data, such as cancellations and delays, are automatically communicated via the new data hub.
As part of our service we created a migration concept in order schedule progress of implementing our passenger information system. One key point was to develop an interface to the interlocking system in close cooperation with SZU in order to locate vehicles and communicate with in real time with overhead displays at the stations and the new converted station amplifiers. All of this happens with a connection to DiLoc®|Motion.
Together with SZU, further projects are already being planned for the continuous optimization and further implementation of DiLoc®|Motion. In addition, it is planned that all vehicles will be equipped with DiLoc®|OnBoard to provide passengers with real-time information in the vehicles. We look forward to continuing our partnership in order to offer SZU passengers modern and up to date passenger information.
The
Advantages
In addition to replacing an outdated system, the following advantages in particular can be achieved by upgrading the entire passenger information system:
All traveler information centrally in one place
Control of the entire passenger information system from one single source via the central management software DiLoc®|Motion.
Independent of systems and installations
Modern passenger information system that can be operated completely web-based from all common browsers without the need to install additional software.
Fully automatic in standard operation
DiLoc®|Motion offers fully automatic passenger information, which, after proper implementation, which controls all passenger information fully automatically, without the need for additional staff intervention.
Intuitive and easy to intervene
Interventions and deviations from the standard timetable can be easily set up as required.