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Our Machine Learning Club is a hub of innovation and collaboration that brings together young engineers from our four business units to build a proof of concepts around Televic specific AI blocks. Bringing together engineers with different backgrounds creates a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and sparks new ideas.

The team works together to share knowledge and experience, leveraging their strengths to build new and innovative AI applications. They strive to build a proof of concepts that showcase the full potential of Televic. 

All about passengers' needs and expectations: In a recent interview with European Passenger Federation (EPF), we had the pleasure of speaking with two key members of their team: Josef Schneider, Chairman of the Management Board, and Kathryn Bulanowski, Project Manager.

#EPF #Passengersneeds #rail #interview #train

How can train operators inform passengers of disruptions at short notice or when no staff are on board? Remote Announcements to the rescue.

#rail #RemoteAnnouncements #passenger #train #information

Machine vision is gaining momentum in the rail industry. However, to successfully adopt this technology, railway companies must first overcome a series of practical challenges.

#machinevision #Railway #challenges #opporuntities #train

The technical and economic lifecycle of railway systems can easily span several decades. In contrast to the smartphones in passengers’ pockets, railway technology cannot be replaced every 2-3 years. Still, passenger information systems (PIS) are clearly evolving at a fast pace. These are the trends in on-board passenger information systems.

#railway #passengerinformationsystem #train #passengerexperience #lifecycle

The value of data in rail has never been so important, and the ownership of that data so commercially attractive. As demonstrated by organisations such as Google and Facebook, accumulating and analysing large volumes of data leads to unprecedented insights. When used in industrial applications, this data enables informed and enhanced decision-making, increasing its value and prompting urgent questions about ownership and rights.

#railindustry #data #train #ownership #challenge 

A long-standing and recurring problem in the rail industry, wheel flats can cause extensive damage and trigger safety-related events if undetected. They are caused by slippage between the wheel and rail that usually occurs during braking as the required friction is reduced. The faster wheel flats are detected, the easier it is to limit damage to wheel bearings, axles, and additional infrastructure such as rails and sleepers.

#train #wheelflats #prevention #railway #monitoring

Intelligent technology is becoming increasingly decisive for passenger information systems. Consequently, the maintenance of your software deserves as much attention as that of your infrastructure. A new approach is therefore required, especially since market trends are pushing for more sustainable solutions.

#train #railwayfleet #technology #rail #software #sustainable 

Modern railway solutions are defined by their connectivity. Before that, railway systems were isolated systems, finished and delivered once all functional requirements were met. With a Secure Development Life Cycle (SDLC) security is embedded in every phase of a continuous development process. After delivery, railway systems are continuously updated to meet ever-changing security requirements.

#railwaysystem #securitystandard #futureproof #passengerexperience #train #solution 

Access Management plays an important role in protecting your data. It is one of those frameworks which if strategically planned, can immensely improve your security while ensuring that your business moves forward flawlessly and effortlessly. With the Access Management functionality Televic GSP offers the ability to monitor access control in the most efficient way.

#rail #protectingdata #control #train #accessmanagementfunctionality

In our research lab we are helping our clients to create the best passenger experience possible. Whether we're working on refurbishments or at the drawing board for a brand new build, we are always on the look-out for those things that "everyone needs, yet nobody wants to talk about".

#languagedifferences #rail #barriertosafety #train #realtimeinformation #passengerexperience 

The rail industry is catching up in cloud services, a rapidly growing way to access computing power, storage, data and software services remotely via a network, often the Internet. While rail companies were a bit hesitant at first to migrate their systems, nowadays they even use it for critical control infrastructure.

#rail #data #software #realtimepassengerinformation #train #cloudservice

Conducting train maintenance work when it’s needed rather than when it’s scheduled. Repairing equipment before it fails. Preparing for work before it has to be carried out. These turning point changes are possible through the power of sensors, algorithms and predictive analytics.

#rail #fleetreliability #monitoring #train 

Building the ultimate passenger experience requires efficient content management. Did you know that LiveCoM Suite, Televic GSP’s integrated and modular solution for end-to-end passenger information, can help with that as well? Below, you’ll find an overview of both its standard and more advanced configuration options. Let’s get the engines going!

#passengerinformation #LiceCoMSuite #rail #passengerexperience #train #solution

Updating your on-board railway systems’ software and content can be a time-consuming and expensive – but absolutely essential – process: your passenger experience and systems’ security depend on it. If you think managing updates is a real hassle, the possibilities of Televic GSP’s Update Management module will be music to your ears. Find out how this feature simplifies rolling out required updates – remotely and automatically, saving you both time and costs!

#rail #passengerinformation #passengerexperience #train #timesaving #costsaving #railwaysystem

Governmental regulations dictate how services – including railways – offer accessible services to all kinds of citizens. At Televic GSP, we offer outstanding solutions that meet and exceed these regulations in order to provide optimal experiences to all train passengers by, for example, integrating a high-quality hearing aid loop system.

#train #hearingaid #passengerexperience #rail #system #passenger

Frequent updates reduce maintenance duration and risk and increase time on the tracks. Just like mechanical parts, software also requires regular maintenance, in the form of patches and updates. A maintained passenger information system (PIS), hosted in the Cloud, future-proofs your railway ecosystem. Find out how this plays out on site.

#rail #passengerinformationsystem # software #train #passengerexperience 

Digital twins are revolutionizing the railway industry, enabling engineers to make simulations using the virtual version of trains to predict good and bad outcomes.

Digital twins integrate IoT, artificial intelligence, machine learning and software analytics with spacial network graphs to create living digital simulation models that update and change alongside their physical counterparts.

They take up the form of virtual, three-dimensional working models of complete trains or individual components such as bogies.

#rail #train #software #machinelearning #conditionbasedmaintenance #analytics #publictransport #artificialintelligence

Railway operators are continuously looking for new ways to optimize their services and eventually unlock automatic train operation – where on-board guards or even drivers are no longer required. However, ensuring safe operation and keeping passengers up to speed at all times is still essential. Remote passenger information systems (PIS) allow you to handle the responsibilities of previously on-board staff from the operational control center (OCC), or even fully automate them.

#rail #train #software #passengerexperience #conditionbasedmaintenance #passengerinformationsystem #publictransport 

Key takeaways: Exploiting the full potential of rail monitoring functions

• Traditionally the monitoring functions installed on a railway bogie are used to detect safety related aspects.
• However, monitoring non-safety related aspects can give a lot of additional information on the condition of assets, allowing for a condition based maintenance approach.
• COSAMIRA combines both safety and non-safety monitoring functions in one package.
• This helps rail professionals to make the transition from reactive to preventive maintenance.

#rail #passengerexperience #train  #software #monitoring #conditionbasedmaintenance #realtimeinformation #publictransport

Current procedures for bringing the right assistance to public transport passengers can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Imagine a world in which a digital travel assistant was always available to guide passengers and guarantee a comfortable journey. “This future is closer than you think – thanks to Bluetooth Low-Energy beacons,” says Steven Lauwereins, research lead at Televic GSP.

#passengerexperience  #rail #train #onboard #software #railtechnology #communication  #publictransport #lowenergy

Passenger Information Systems – PIS in short – come in many shapes and sizes, from manual public address announcements to fully interconnected systems. In a previous article we covered the basics of PIS. Here, we dive deeper into some more advanced PIS options that combine wayside and on-board input to optimize information delivery and data collection.

#passengerinformationsyste,s #passengerexperience #realtimeinformation #rail #train #onboard #software #railtechnology #communication #rollingstock #metro #tram

Easy access to the right information at the right time turns your passengers’ ride into a more enjoyable and reassuring experience. Whether it's an update about the next stops, arrival times, schedule changes or toilet availability. Expert Niels Bouten explains how to broadcast this information on your passenger information systems (PIS) with the Real-time Information Module of LiveCoM Suite.

#passengerinformationsyste,s #passengerexperience #realtimeinformation #rail #train #onboard #software #railtechnology #communication #rollingstock #metro #tram 

Maximum visibility, minimal human intervention. That’s what you get by using unsupervised algorithms to detect anomalies of both trains and tracks. Find out how condition-based maintenance reaches a new level of convenience.

#machinelearning #conditionbasedmaintenance #rail #train #technology #sensor #algorithm #tracks #monitoring

Find out how we are maximizing the lifetime of your entire railway fleet with full lifecycle after-sales support.

#train #rail #repairs #spareparts #refurbishment #passengerinformationsystems #services #traintechnology #traincommunication #passengerexperience #support #fleet

Railway safety goes beyond stopping at signals or preventing people from crossing the tracks. Proactive monitoring at the bogie level ensures damage is immediately detected.

#operator #continuousmonitoring #railsafety #railinfrastructure #railmaintenance #train 

As a train operator switching to condition-based maintenance, you’ll need a fully integrated software solution allowing you to interconnect with all parts of your train.

#rail #train #operator #software #railtechnology #traintechnology #conditionbasedmaintenance #bogiecontrol #bigdata #monitoringsystem #passengerexperience #trainreliability

Securing remote updates in large-scale IoT infrastructures: an unbreakable enigma? Televic GSP is getting ready to find the ultimate solution. 

Together with @Hydroko, @Quicksand and @KULeuven we are joining forces in the TRUSTI project to change the game for IoT cybersecurity.

#train #rail #cybersecurity #IoT #internetofthings #software update #cyberattack #researchproejct #traintechnology

In Europe alone, railway infrastructure and rolling-stock maintenance are expected to cost over €25 billion in 2022, and the cost keeps rising every year. But there is good news too: by replacing reactive fault detection with proactive evidence-based approaches, a significant cost reduction can be made.

#rail #train #fleet #trainmaintenance 

Offering great passenger experiences also means thinking beyond basic regulation. Discover what we consider a state-of-the-art PIS concept.

#accesibility #reducedmobility #technicalspecificationsforinteroperability #people #disability #train #rail #wheelchair

Various factors impact on train dependability, many outside of general control, such as weather events and track incursions.

But at the core of a rail operation and always within the acumen of the operator is its mechanical and electrical reliability.

Is it truly feasible for railway operators to strike the perfect balance between crystal-clear announcements in trains and reduced residential noise? 

It’s no pipe dream anymore. Discover how flat panel speakers enable trams to announce their line numbers, destinations and stops in an optimal, targeted, intelligent way.

When implementing railway passenger information and control systems, it is crucial to be able to expand, scale and upgrade those systems later without having to replace them completely. 

That’s exactly when LiveCoM Suite jumps in.

Clear on-board communication starts with a high-quality audio system. The new TRACS platform takes train audio communication to the next level. 

Designed for configurability, modularity and security, TRACS is a future-proof audio concept for newly built and refurbished railway vehicles.

To gain or retain your competitive advantage as a railway operator, one of your main priorities is to offer the best-possible passenger experience. 

With rapidly evolving train software systems and ever-changing passenger and legislative requirements, timely refurbishments are crucial to keeping your mechanical, electronic, and software equipment up to par at all times.

#rail #train #refurbishment #software 

We strongly believe that the basic standards can counter a tricky issue in the railway sector: the understanding of on-board audio announcements. 

Steven Lauwereins, our Research Lead, tells more about the perks of speech-to-text for rail communication and reveals his team’s approach.

#rail #train #traintechnology #audioannouncement #railcommunication #speechtotext #research #accesibility #onboard #innovation

A high-performing audio system is crucial for the passenger experience in your public transport vehicle. With Televic GSP’s digital fallback method you can be rest assured. Today we tell you more about the advantages of the digital approach.

#audiocommunication #railtechnology #innovation #digitalfallback #audiosystem #rail #train #trainoperator