Off-grid displays provide rural real time information solution

21st Century Passenger Systems, a division of Journeo, the Anglo-Swedish provider of technology for transport system integration, has launched a range of completely off-grid displays that provide passenger information at any bus stop location. 

Powered by batteries, or a combination of battery and solar cells, the signs can operate for between three and seven years before any maintenance is required.

Aimed at rural and underserved areas, the ultra-low-power displays provide detailed journey information, showing both real time and scheduled data alongside emergency messages. The signs connect seamlessly to the company’s the real time passenger information and content management system, which is used by many local transport authorities in the UK.

The displays use e-paper technology to keep power consumption to a minimum and unlike LCD or LED signage, they do not draw power all the time, just when information is updated. They are also designed to be almost entirely recyclable.

Russ Singleton, Chief Executive of Journeo commented, “There is a genuine and strong demand for transport networks to make sure that all communities can access real time passenger information, regardless of their location. Indeed, the National Bus Strategy for England identifies the provision of at-stop information as key to giving passengers and potential bus users the confidence to choose public transport time and time again.

“We are very proud of these new displays, which give local transport authorities a way to provide accurate travel information while minimising their environmental impact. There isn’t anything else available to local transport authorities that provides these levels of flexibility and sustainability.”