Real-Time information
Public transport is affected by a wide range of problems. The passenger is the one who suffers, since he does not receive the information about the problem until he reaches the stop where he wishes to board or transfer. In the "worst case scenario" the passenger receives no information whatsoever, meaning that he has no idea when his next mode of transport will arrive.
If problems and lack of information become a common occurrence, the passenger loses confidence in public transport.
Reliable, prompt information, which includes the provision of general information, is needed in order to prevent the loss of the passenger's custom.
The quality of the public transport will increase as a direct result, giving the customer confidence in using it.
EFA accumulates real-time information from several suppliers in a central location. This information can arrive via interfaces (UIC, VDV 454, MOTIV) or via a content management system.
mdv was involved in the specification
- of the VDV 453 interpretation interface for computer-aided operational control systems
- Connection control
- Dynamic passenger information
- Displays
- General information service
and - of the VDV 454 interpretation interface for computer-aided operational control systems
Details can be found at:
http://www.blic.de/html/deutsch/referenzen_neu/fp/1012.htm
A European standard is currently being developed from these national interfaces with the involvement of mdv.
Details can be found at:
http://www.kizoom.com/standards/siri/schema/schemas.htm
EFA supports a wide variety of output channels.
- Internet applications
- Mobile applications via WAP and SMS
- Display boards in stations and in vehicles
- Interfaces to other media such as radio stations etc.
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See also "Real-time Timetable information at RMV" in mdv news III-2004.
