A lot gets said about the Internet of Things (IoT). It is burdened with the responsibility of solving many issues, and although not every claim is reasonable, one certainly is. IoT can improve the efficiency of rail travel, and the customer experience of all those who use it.
This will be particularly important as the rail industry prepares for the extensive new regulations coming into play – namely the Service Quality Regimes (SQRs). Here are five ways I believe that IoT can improve rail travel.
This will be particularly important as the rail industry prepares for the extensive new regulations coming into play – namely the Service Quality Regimes (SQRs). Here are five ways I believe that IoT can improve rail travel.
- Combat overcrowding
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Over-crowding is not just unpleasant, it is also dangerous – particularly in tight spaces, bottlenecks, and during a pandemic.
IoT can be used to monitor passenger density through video analytics and the tactical use of sensors throughout the station. Combined with cameras, which will probably already be in use, crowding can be spotted live, and something can be done about it. For example, staff can usher busy commuters down the platform or open extra ticket gates.
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