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DB Lightgate in Use

DB Lightgate is used in both local and long-distance transport by customers throughout Germany. In collaboration with transport and infrastructure companies, we develop tailored solutions. Our innovative system is used for a variety of purposes, including passenger flow management on platforms, operational optimization, and providing data for research and development projects.

References

S-Bahn Hamburg GmbH

S-Bahn Hamburg has rolled out DB Lightgate across its entire network and uses the data in its operational systems. Andre Schwarz, Managing Director of Production and Technology, on the operational benefits:

“In addition to passenger guidance, we use occupancy data from DB Lightgate specifically for data-driven operational control. The system helps us identify early on when passenger transfers are taking too long due to high occupancy. Especially at hubs like Hamburg Central Station, we can then take timely operational measures to maintain high-quality train service.”

S-Bahn Berlin GmbH

S-Bahn Berlin uses DB Lightgate to guide passengers at numerous stations on Berlin’s Stadtbahn and Ringbahn lines. Tom Hartung, Head of Passenger Information, explains how DB Lightgate benefits passengers:

“We use DB Lightgate to provide our passengers at high-traffic stations with information on the trains' occupancy. They see this information not only for the next train but also for subsequent trains, thanks to the short-term predictions. Just one year after we put the first locations into operation, passenger distribution across the individual carriages became more than 30% more even.”

DB InfraGO AG

At Leipzig Central Station, DB InfraGO will use the illuminated platform edge for passenger guidance as part of a project. The illuminated platform edge will be supplied with data from DB Lightgate sensors installed in the approach to the central station.

DB Regio AG - S-Bahn München

The Munich S-Bahn already uses the DB Lightgate system at several busy stations and, in cooperation with DB InfraGO, will equip additional stations to provide passengers with up-to-date information on capacity occupancy. The sensors installed across large parts of the S-Bahn network continuously record passenger numbers and provide valuable real-time data that is used both for traffic planning and to display carriage occupancy on the information screens at stations. This allows passengers to benefit directly from better orientation on the platform. In addition, the system is designed to speed up passenger changes and thus reduce delays.

Partners

Funkwerk Mobility Solutions

As one of the leading providers of passenger information systems, Funkwerk Mobility Solutions is our partner for occupancy information and passenger guidance on the platforms. While DB Lightgate measures the occupancy of trains in real time, Funkwerk visualizes the data on the platform displays. We use the established color level design to provide travelers with clear and intuitive occupancy information. This allows them to easily find available seats for a comfortable journey.