Transforming Public Transit in Austria

LINZ AG looked to solutions from the IoE and Cisco to convert its current system to a digital and connected transit system.

Challenge

• Enhance safety for trams and passengers
• Deliver an innovative passenger experience
• Improve operational efficiency with better insight

Solution

• Built on the existing Cisco network as its high-availability platform
• Deployed Wi-Fi and sensors on city trams connected to the network
• Used Cisco Industrial Ethernet to connect stations, ticketing machines, and digital displays

Outcome

• Increased tram efficiency and performance while reducing energy consumption by 10 percent
• Reduced carbon dioxide output by 85 tons in just 9 months
• Simplified maintenance on ticketing machines
• Enhanced capacity management