The Tecnau DPI passenger information system integrates and enhances the services provided by the operators trough real time information.

The calculation of the vehicles’ departure times (trains, trams, buses, underground trains) is made on the basis of their real position trough to the integration of the DPI system with the vehicle position indicator systems.

Furthermore, the DPI system can send special text messages which facilitate the communication in real time between operators and users. These messages can be displayed on information panels, to  inform passengers about cancelled or unscheduled departures, special offers, events, advertising etc..

Functions

• Simultaneous handling of trains, underground trains, trolley-buses and buses

• Information display on platforms, at the bus-stops, waiting-rooms, Totem-Info

• Writing of special messages through "user-friendly screens"

• DPI-Web for sending messages via Internet-SMS-Wap

• Connection Management (Messages to drivers)

• "Speed on Line Management", according to shifting from timetable (Messages to drivers)

Interface with other systems

The software structure of the DPI system can be easily integrated, at the input level, with vehicle position detection systems (RCS, AVM, AVL, ZLR, RBL), and at the output level with  external systems for display panels and loudspeakers management.

Applications of the system

This system has been installed in the following cities:

• Düsseldorf (Germany) - trolley-bus, bus, underground

• Münich (Germany) - underground

• Wien (Austria) underground