Predictive analytics: how rail operators anticipate peak passenger demand

Predictive analytics: how rail operators anticipate peak passenger demand

Rail networks run under constant pressure. During rush hour, a delay of just a few minutes can clog a platform, slow passenger boarding and disrupt an entire line. Operators don’t just manage train circulation anymore. They manage passenger movement in real time. ...
Smart people counting sensors in buildings: safety and performance

Smart people counting sensors in buildings: safety and performance

A visitor stuck in an endless queue. A hall evacuated without knowing exactly how many people were inside. An HVAC system running at full capacity in an empty room.  Facility managers are all too familiar with these inefficiencies. Smart people counting sensors in...
Passenger information in public transport

Passenger information in public transport

How real-time analytics is transforming the passenger experience Boarding an overcrowded bus while another one arrives almost empty just a few minutes later  this situation is not only frustrating, but also highlights a lack of relevant passenger information.  Today,...
Managing crowd flows at music festivals

Managing crowd flows at music festivals

How to optimize circulation, safety and visitor experience The warm months are back, and with them comes festival season. As lots of events are unveilling their line-ups, tens of thousands of festival-goers prepare for unforgettable outdoor experiences. ...
Origin destination in public transport: principles and applications

Origin destination in public transport: principles and applications

Among all the existing public transport networks, one never really knows where the users come from or where they go. Yet, each journey reveals key information for operators and transport authorities. Knowing these invisible flows would facilitate the optimization of...
Airports : reduction of waiting times and traffic evolution

Airports : reduction of waiting times and traffic evolution

At airports, endless queues are part of the journey. They are a source of stress and frustration for travellers.   To address these trying queues, innovations in the airport sector are coming into play. They aim to make the traveller experience smoother and...
Managing visitor flows in shopping centres

Managing visitor flows in shopping centres

Shopping mall are packed with visitors, especially during festive periods and events such as the winter sales. Shopping centres are often confined spaces that attract large crowds. If poorly managed, they can compromise visitor safety and experience. That is why...
Safety on board trains : why passenger counting has become essential

Safety on board trains : why passenger counting has become essential

Passenger safety is paramount on board trains. There is no denying that operators’ ability to transport passengers safely from point A to point B depends on rigorous control of passenger flows.  In rail transport, safety is not limited to infrastructure....