Passenger information to reduce boarding time at stations
evaluated
The average boarding time at stations has a strong impact on overall punctuality which in return is relevant for the realization of energy efficient driving. Passenger information systems on platforms are expected to yield improvements in this field.
Technology field:Energy efficient driving
General information
Description
General criteria
Status of development: in use
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Time horizon for broad application: 2 - 5 years
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Expected technological development: dynamic
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Motivation:
Improve punctuality
Benefits (other than environmental): medium
Improved punctuality
At DSB, a study revealed that average standing times at stations are 2-3
minutes. The company expects to reduce this figure by an average of one minute
by the introduction of the TRIT information system.
Barriers: medium
Investment costs
Success factors:
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Applicability for railway segments: high
Type of traction: electric - DC, electric - AC, diesel
Type of transportation: passenger - main lines, passenger - high speed, passenger - regional lines, passenger - suburban lines, freight
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Grade of diffusion into railway markets:
Diffusion into relevant segment of fleet: not applicable
Share of newly purchased stock: not applicable
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Market potential (railways): medium
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Example:
The TRIT system at DSB
Environmental criteria
Economic criteria
Application outside railway sector (this technology is railway specific)
Overall rating
Overall potential: promising
Time horizon: mid-term
Punctual departure from stations is a key success factor for the realization of energy efficient driving strategies. One of the major influence factors for a rapid passenger boarding is the provision of clear and reliable information on the position of individual coaches. This can be achieved by electronic display boards on platforms fed by a telematic system collecting real-time information from trains. A project at DSB shows that implementation is feasible at reasonable cost. However, the effectiveness of such a system and its relevance for energy efficiency have to be proven yet.