Stadler and ebblo Launch Strategic Cooperation for Modern Passenger Informatio
Through a new cooperation, Stadler and ebblo Western Europe (formerly Trapeze DACH) are combining their expertise in display hardware and mobility software.
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The aim of the partnership is the technical and system integration of display hardware and operations control systems to create digital passenger information solutions for public transport. For passengers, this means accessible travel information at bus and tram stops.
ebblo and Stadler have entered into a non-exclusive cooperation in the field of TFT displays and passenger information systems. Stadler’s displays can be integrated into ebblo’s “Intermodal Transport Control Systems” (ITCS). These operations control systems monitor vehicles in real time and enable communication between vehicles and control centers, among other functions. Since comprehensive and accurate passenger information is a core component of any ITCS, the solutions of both companies complement each other to form an integrated overall system. The result is an integrated infrastructure designed to meet current and future operational and information requirements.
Robust and Reliable Hardware
The Passenger Information division of Stadler Signalling develops and manufactures the MOFIS® Passenger Information Monitor (PIM) in Braunschweig, Germany. The system is specifically designed for outdoor use and for operation under all environmental conditions, including direct sunlight. The PIM is based on TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) technology and represents an advancement of conventional LCD screens. Railway operators use these displays to provide passenger information and broadcast their own content.
Leading Provider of Modern Mobility Solutions
The ebblo brand represents forward-looking solutions in the field of modern, connected and passenger-oriented mobility. The company operates in the areas of operations control systems, passenger information, onboard systems and business intelligence, and focuses on new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication and cloud-based architectures. These technologies enhance core functions including operations management, passenger information, onboard systems and business intelligence, while promoting interoperability through standardized interfaces.
Reliable Passenger Information
By visualizing real-time data on departures, delays and carriage occupancy levels, passengers are supported in planning their journeys. Access to up-to-date information, such as delay notifications, improves transparency and convenience. The information also contributes to improved passenger distribution along platforms and boarding areas.
Additional features such as text-to-speech, on-demand announcements, integrated loudspeakers, occupancy displays, infotainment functions, and LTE and 5G connectivity significantly broaden the range of applications. This also creates added value for passengers, for example by enabling the straightforward integration of accessibility features for visually impaired travelers.
Future-Proof Solution for Public Transport
By combining hardware and software solutions, Stadler Signalling and ebblo are creating an integrated and future-proof solution for public transport. The cooperation addresses transport providers in scheduled and on-demand services, particularly bus and tram operators. Both current and future requirements in the fields of electromobility and autonomous mobility are supported.
With this partnership, Stadler Signalling and ebblo underline their commitment to innovative, sustainable and passenger-friendly mobility.
«We are very pleased about the strategic cooperation with ebblo. Together, we are combining our strengths to create future-ready passenger information solutions that benefit both transport operators and passengers alike, » says Albrecht Teich, Managing Director of Stadler Signalling Germany.
«With Stadler, we are gaining a partner that ideally complements our portfolio. Through this cooperation, we are expanding our offering to include high-performance passenger information displays. This will enable us to support our customers even more comprehensively in the future — from reliable operations management to a modern, consistent passenger information system, » adds Marcel Velten, CEO of ebblo Western Europe.
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