Interoperable Geolocation Technology for Rail

交通应用程序已经改变了我们从A到B的方式，现在处于移动解决方案的最前沿，这些解决方案可以创建无缝的行程，使用我们的智能手机来优化旅程，以提供便利。无票出行、按需出租车、共乘和门到门行程规划等解决方案消除了使用公共交通的许多不便。然而，一旦乘客登上火车，他们目前会因无法提供可靠的实时数据访问的应用程序而感到失望，这些数据包括时刻表、平台信息和状态更新。很多时候，乘客依靠数字标志和广播通知来接收旅程的最新信息。问题是智能手机用户一旦上车就无法检测到他们所在的火车，Signalbox的铁路地理定位技术解决了这个问题。它允许应用程序快速识别乘客乘坐的铁路服务，提供个性化的实时信息。无论乘客在哪里购买车票，也无需连接车载WiFi，Signalbox应用程序都能让乘客利用智能手机的功能访问位置数据和实时更新。个性化的跟踪信息可以与家人和朋友共享，让铁路乘客能够以可视化和吸引人的方式协调车站接送和继续旅行。该技术还可用于执行行程中的路线规划，减轻中断的影响。对于盲人和弱视者等出行困难的人群，Signalbox能够及时发出旅行通知，帮助他们找到路线，使所有人都能更方便地使用铁路。该项目旨在为Signalbox的全球推广铺平道路。重点将是访问数据，发展合作伙伴关系，并与铁路数据生态系统中的组织建立关系。我们将专注于市场范围，了解为这个新市场创造最佳产品所面临的技术和商业挑战。我们更广泛的目标是迈出第一步，使Signalbox的创新技术多样化并适应国际化。

Transport apps have already transformed the way we get from A to B and are now at the forefront of mobility solutions that create seamless itineraries that use our smartphones to optimise journeys for convenience. Solutions like ticketless travel, on-demand taxis, ride-sharing and door-to-door journey planning have eradicated much of the inconvenience of using public transport.However, once a passenger boards a train, they are currently let down by apps that fail to provide reliable access to real-time data, including timetables, platform information, and status updates. All too often, passengers rely on digital signs and tannoy announcements to receive updates on their journeys. The problem is a failure to detect the train a smartphone user is on once they board.Signalbox's geolocation technology for rail solves this problem. It allows apps to quickly identify the rail service a passenger is travelling on, providing access to personalised real-time information. Regardless of where customers have purchased their tickets, and without the need for a connection to onboard WiFi, Signalbox-enabled apps let passengers leverage the power of their smartphones to access location data and real-time updates.Personalised tracking can be shared with family and friends, making it possible for rail passengers to coordinate station pickups and onward travel in a visual and engaging way. The technology can also be used to carry out in-journey route planning, mitigating the impact of disruptions. For people who find it more difficult to travel, such as those who are blind and partially sighted, Signalbox enables timely in-journey notifications to assist with wayfinding, making the railway more accessible for all.This project seeks to pave the way for global roll out of Signalbox. The focus will be on accessing data, developing partnerships, and forging relationships with organisations across the rail data ecosystem. We'll focus on scoping the market and understanding the technical and commercial challenges to creating an optimum product for this new market. Our broader objective is to take an initial step towards diversifying and adapting Signalbox's innovative technology for internationalisation.