High-Accuracy Passenger Counting and Data Management for 63 Trains in Germany

Where
Germany
When
2025
Applied to
Rail Fleet
Supplied
Automatic Passenger Counting (APC), Horizon Fleet Management Software

Summary

r2p provided an Automatic Passenger Counting (APC) solution for 63 trains in Germany, combining high-accuracy passenger counting technology with centralised monitoring and data validation capabilities.

The solution uses APC sensors installed in the train door areas to capture passenger boarding and alighting movements. With a counting accuracy of over 98%, the system provides reliable passenger count data to support the analysis of passenger volumes and transport demand.

Complementing the onboard sensors, our Horizon Software enables live monitoring of the installed hardware and validation of the collected counting data. This combination supports the identification of potential system issues and helps maintain the quality and reliability of passenger information.

By integrating precise passenger counting technology with centralised hardware monitoring and data validation, r2p delivers a solution that supports data-driven planning and efficient management of rail transport operations.

The result is a passenger counting infrastructure across 63 trains, providing reliable data and the tools needed to monitor system performance and maintain data quality.

Where Germany
When 2025
Vehicle Type  Train
Solutions

Automatic Passenger Counting (APC), HORIZON Fleet Management Software

 

Functional Highlights

  • Automatic Passenger Counting (APC): An onboard passenger counting solution installed across 63 trains, capturing passenger boarding and alighting movements.

  • Door-Area APC Sensors: Sensors positioned at train entrances and exits to record passenger movements.

  • High Counting Accuracy: Counting accuracy of over 98%, providing reliable passenger data.

  • HORIZON Live Hardware Monitoring: Centralised monitoring of APC hardware status to support system supervision and maintenance.

  • Passenger Count Data Validation: HORIZON functionality for validating collected counting data and supporting consistent data quality.

  • Data-Driven Transport Planning: Passenger count information providing a basis for analysing passenger volumes and supporting operational planning.

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