Better overview on the platform

Up-to-date occupancy information is crucial today for reliable rail transport. Passengers want to know how full their train will be, and operators need precise data to manage operations efficiently.

DB Lightgate provides per-carriage occupancy measurements for this purpose. However, the crucial factor remains how quickly and reliably this information enters the system. This is where Funkwerk plays a decisive role: We integrate the infrastructure-based sensor data from DB Lightgate into our Funkwerk Mobility Platform and transform it into immediately usable information for passenger information and operational control.

How Funkwerk makes DB Lightgate data usable

While DB Lightgate measures a train’s occupancy per-carriage, our system takes the crucial second step: Our platform automatically assigns the Lightgate data to the correct train, processes it in real-time, and transmits it directly to the passenger information system. This way, passengers can see on the platform how heavily individual carriages are occupied.

Benefits for rail operators

• Real-time transparency for passengers and control centers
• Automated data processing without manual intervention
• Scalable platform, already widely in use
• Greater efficiency through better planning and fewer bottlenecks

Conclusion

With the integration of DB Lightgate, we create a direct bridge between infrastructure, real-time data, and operational benefits. The outcome is compelling: more transparency on the platform for a noticeably better passenger experience.

Find more details and application examples here:
👉 Funkwerk & DB Lightgate