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The answer is simple, although the background is technical and quite complex. Our systems are different because they have been engineered to actually create the real-time information that is updated and presented dynamically to the traveller (operators and staff). At best, competitor systems might be able to ‘take a feed’ from an operator or local authority, whereas our system harnesses data from multiple sources to create a dynamic and situationally aware provision of highly accurate information. It’s because we have decades of experience providing systems to rail operators and have accurate train prediction algorithms that we can do this.

Many trains are now fitted with passenger counting technology and digital seat reservations which has increased operational efficiency. Not only has it made reserving seats easier, it saves staff time on having to put “reserved” markers out and reduces time of passenger boarding, ultimately reducing risk of delays. The data provided has proved useful for train operating companies (TOC’s) helping them to better understand passenger behaviours.

The rail industry is ahead of the curve regarding decarbonisation, it is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to travel by or transport goods. So, why the push on rail to become even greener? Why not road?

For many, January signals a clean slate, a fresh start; 2021 should have been a new chapter with the UK beginning its new relationship with the EU as a non-member, but our uninvited guest COVID-19 has outstayed its welcome and made this new year feel like an awkward extension to last year. Clearly COVID-19 doesn’t respect the calendar, and this has made the start of 2021 feel less “fresh and new”.

KeTech is proud and honoured to have won the Challenge and Innovate Award for our Connected Driver Advisory System (CDAS) at this year’s Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock & Customer Services UK Supplier Conference! We are thrilled to be recognised for our innovative solutions and to be selected by Siemens as a partner of choice.

This Christmas we have a self-invited, unwanted guest with us over the festive period, one that has already out stayed its welcome. No, it’s not the outlaws, it’s a visitor from overseas, one who doesn’t allow more than 6 guests around the dinner table or your annual Christmas Eve drinks in the pub and goes by the name of COVID-19.