EANS-News: init innovation in traffic systems AG / init improves incident management in local public transportation: No more time loss due to diversions

- Innovation Award for new “online diversion” module in operations
control system
- Prompt reaction to current traffic disruptions,
real-time information for passengers
- On-road test at Bavarian
transportation provider DB Stadtverkehr

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New Products/ITCS Innovation Award

Subtitle: - Innovation Award for new “online diversion” module in
operations control system - Prompt reaction to current traffic
disruptions, real-time information for passengers - On-road test at
Bavarian transportation provider DB Stadtverkehr

Karlsruhe (euro adhoc) - Karlsruhe, January 2010. They are a major
nuisance in local public transportation: disruptions and diversions.
Annoying to passengers, they cost transportation companies even more
dearly in time and money. But now, init innovation in traffic systems
AG provides a solution which not only spares passengers´ nerves but
also the budgets of bus and railway operators. The "online diversion"
module developed by the Karlsruhe-based telematics specialist enables
transportation providers to react promptly to disruptions and
generate diversions without loss of time. At the same time, init´s
system ensures that passengers on board and at the stops are notified
in real time of diversions and the resulting schedule modifications.

The init solution thus has crucial advantages over conventional
control systems (Intermodal Transport Control Systems, ITCS). The
latter can only define diversions in the planning systems ahead of
time but not react to current disruptions. "As a striking innovative
feature, init´s system consistently provides subsequent levels
including vehicles and drivers with all necessary information," the
ITCS expert panel of the Association of German Transportation
Companies (VDV) stated and therefore presented init with the ITCS
Innovation Award.

Practical solution for practical application

In particular, the expert panel praised the "strong practical
relevance" of the "online diversion" module and its "potential direct
benefits" for the customer. It starts in the operations control
center, which now has a simple and convenient tool enabling it to
intervene promptly in the flow of traffic and redirect it as best as
possible. The solution also significantly facilitates the work of the
drivers who now no longer need to navigate diversions "blindly" but
are provided with information on route diversions and schedule
adjustments straight on their on-board computers. They are also
advised of dynamic schedule synchronization measures and — where
equipped accordingly — navigated along the alternative route by means
of a graphic user interface and acoustic instructions. This pragmatic
solution is the result of close cooperation between init and a group
of experienced staff at transportation companies in the "INIT Working
Group ITCS", which was the driving force behind the module
development.

The crucial advantage for passengers is prompt availability of
correct information on actual departure times and the servicing of
stops even where diversions are temporary. Ad hoc diversions and the
information on schedule adjustments are automatically transferred to
the real-time passenger information system and communicated via the
connected media (bus stop and on-board displays, Internet, cell phone
services, etc.).

Online diversion module for universal use

The "online diversion" module has already proven of value in
practice. The upgraded init ITCS is currently used by urban
transportation provider DB Stadtverkehr. The German Transportation
Association, VDV, expects that further communal transportation
providers in conurbations will soon follow suit. "The new module
delivers critical added value to transportation companies and helps
them handle daily challenges," the experts stated. COO Achim Becker
thus rated the marketing opportunities of init´s innovation
accordingly: "Each of our 400 projects worldwide helps us learn more,
and we immediately use what we have learnt in innovations for our
customers. Modules such as the online diversion can thus be used
universally - in Bavaria as much as in Dubai or in Vancouver."

Further information on init innovation in traffic systems AG: As a
leading global supplier of telematics and electronic fare payment
systems for buses and railways, init helps transportation companies
provide faster, highly reliable and more efficient public
transportation and thus a more attractive service. Today, more than
300 satisfied customers in over 400 projects worldwide trust in
innovative hardware and software technology from init.

For further information contact:

Alexandra Weiß
init innovation in traffic systems AG
Kaeppelestraße 4-6
76131 Karlsruhe
Germany
Tel: 0721/6100-102
Fax: 0721/6100-399
ir@initag.de

Sebastian Brunner
communications+consulting
Tel: 0175/5604673
FSBrunner@aol.com

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