Mitsubishi Electric : Announces Concepts for Advanced Rail Travel
November 19, 2017 at 09:11 pm EST
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Barrier-free fare collection, personalized onboard services, and more
Mitsubishi
Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) today announced a variety of
conceptual solutions for more convenient and comfortable rail stations
and train cars, including enhancements such as barrier-free fare
collection in stations, personalized onboard services, and more. The
concepts will be on display at Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2017 at the
Makuhari Messe exhibition complex in Chiba, Japan from November 29 to
December 1.
Features
1)Barrier-free fare collection in stations
The concept proposes barrier-free fare collection equipped with
wireless communication technology so passengers do not have to pass an
IC card over a reader. They simply pass through to be authorized.
The solution enables wheelchair users and people with strollers or big
luggage to pass smoothly.
Each passenger’s authorization status and walking path are displayed
on the floor.
2)Support for in-station tracking by railway
operators
The locations of persons in the station or on trains are monitored so
staff can provide assistance when needed, such as for people with
disabilities, and to prevent fare evasion.
In-progress assistance and other activities are visible by other staff
to help maximize service.
3)Monitors for convenient, personalized onboard
services based on IC cards
LCD screens on seatbacks enable value-added onboard services.
Personalized services are based on the information in each individual
passenger’s IC card.
Alarm function based on the passenger’s registered destination,
adjusted for train delays
Recommendations for onboard refreshments based on personal
preferences
Video content recommended according to ride times and
viewing/listening options
Updates about delays among other information and visualization of
refreshment cart location.
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