Know your trains,
inform your travelers
and count them in real time!
From train composition to real-time passenger information
ubidata offers SNCB/NMBS a real-time view of train composition, car order and rolling stock location which was previously invisible to operational systems.
By combining Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), GNSS geolocation and cellular communications, the composition of trains is automatically identified and continuously updated.
But the solution is not limited to locating railway assets. It transforms train composition data into concrete services, both for operations and for passengers.
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Better travel information
Even before the train arrives, passengers can check the location of bicycle cars, first-class cars, and accessible boarding areas directly on SNCB's digital channels.
This feature also makes it possible to identify whether the train is air-conditioned and equipped with power outlets, whether it is a single or double-decker train, or whether they will be travelling on board a Desiro or a brand new M7 train.
A unique and reliable source of information
Drivers, train attendants, station systems and passenger information platforms can rely on a consistent and up-to-date view of train composition.
Faster incident resolution and improved maintenance
When an incident occurs, the car involved can be identified and located more quickly, which improves operational responsiveness.
Battery levels and other indicators can also be monitored in real time to promote proactive maintenance.
Optimize the use of your rolling stock
A basis for monitoring train occupancy
The same BLE infrastructure can be used to estimate occupancy rates and analyze passenger flows, without requiring any action from them.
Since 2024, this project has demonstrated how a unique infrastructure can support:
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the visibility of the entire railway fleet;
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train composition management;
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real-time passenger information;
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proactive maintenance;
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future passenger counting services.
Main benefits
✅ Real-time train composition detection
✅ Identification of the order of the cars
✅ Visibility of rolling stock across the entire fleet
✅ Reliable and up-to-date travel information
✅ Faster incident tracking
✅ Improved maintenance thanks to real-time data
✅ Train occupancy estimation capabilities
A basis for monitoring train occupancy
The same BLE infrastructure can be used to estimate occupancy rates and analyze passenger flows, without requiring any action from them.
Since 2024, this project has demonstrated how a unique infrastructure can support:
-
the visibility of the entire railway fleet;
-
train composition management;
-
real-time passenger information;
-
proactive maintenance;
-
future passenger counting services.
Main benefits
✅ Real-time train composition detection
✅ Identification of the order of the cars
✅ Visibility of rolling stock across the entire fleet
✅ Reliable and up-to-date travel information
✅ Faster incident tracking
✅ Improved maintenance thanks to real-time data
✅ Train occupancy estimation capabilities
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