Luxembourg once again commissions INIT to supply and operate their telematics system

The 1,700 buses will be equipped with new on-board computers EVENDpc3. In order to minimise the conversion time and save costs, the existing mounting plate at the driver's workplace will continue to be used instead of implementing a concealed communication platform in the vehicle. INIT will gradually carry out the quick and uncomplicated conversion of the fleet by 2026. 

It is just one of many INIT services: The company provides other operational services, including hosting the entire system, managing software and hardware maintenance and monitoring the condition of all system components. 

As well as the ITCS and on-board computers, other INIT solutions have been used successfully in Luxembourg for many years. In addition to the automatic passenger counting system MOBILE-APC with counting sensors in the vehicles, passenger information displays with TFT infotainment displays provide passengers with important information about their journey. The devices communicate via a fast PoE (Power over Ethernet) network connection. INIT's PoE ETHERNETswitch efficiently connects the devices and also ensures power supply via a single cable, thus saving cabling costs and extra work. 

A radio data transmission unit to request traffic signal priority will be newly introduced and installed in all buses. This enables the buses to request priority over private vehicles at traffic lights, thereby reducing the time spent waiting at the lights and therefore journey times.

Passengers are informed of the next departures in real time via LED matrix displays at numerous stops and the control centre uses a workflow and event management system as well as an evaluation and statistics system, primarily to evaluate the performance of the numerous bus operators.

The joint project with ATP is one of INIT's flagship projects, not only because of the large fleet of buses, but also because of the versatility of the services. By offering free local public transport, the government of the Grand Duchy has set an example and prioritised public transport for the normally car-loving Luxembourg residents. INIT Managing Director Klaus Janke emphasises: ‘We are delighted to continue supporting the attractiveness of public transport with our solutions. The fact that our technology has again been chosen and that MOBILE-ITCS nextGen will serve as the next-generation control system is the best proof of our capabilities – and we are very proud of that.