Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) is taking part in a pilot project at the Luceros TRAM station in Alicante. This project uses LiDAR laser technology to track the movement of people in real time and without identifying anyone.
The pilot test, funded by European resources and the first of its kind in Spain’s train industry, is being carried out by Outsight, a top company in 3D perception technology, in partnership with SICE, a well-known technology integrator.
The project uses a new kind of Artificial Intelligence in 3D along with LiDAR devices at the station to gather important data. LiDAR technology uses lasers to measure distances, make 3D maps, and spot movement without identifying people.
Outsight’s program allows for the collection of information about how many people are in the station and where they move, all done anonymously. This helps create a real-time 3D computer model of the station. This allows FGV to see right away where the most people are and how long they are waiting. This helps them understand busy times and plan their resources better.
For example, the public company can track how many people are at the station at any time. They can see how many passengers enter through each entrance, how many use each turnstile, how many get on and off specific stairs, the average waiting time at vending machines, the number of people in queue at the ticket office and the average waiting time there, among other things.
This information helps FGV understand how resources are used, the busiest and quietest times of day, and the usage rates of their services. This system tracks how many passengers come in and out, giving a clear look at their behaviour at various times during the day. Occupancy density is also analysed to detect bottlenecks and suggest improvements that optimise the circulation of users.
The pilot test will run for three to four months, during which we will assess its effect on managing passengers and create thorough reports for FGV. This information will help find ways to improve and look for new partnerships to increase the use of this technology in other smart systems.
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