PIDs

[verbatim9]

Stop 41 Adelaide Street outbound has a solar panel and a real time e-paper timetable as well.

I just noticed the other day that the e paper trial at this stop has been removed. Is the trial already over? Is there any conclusions to the trial? Is Translink and Q connect going to roll this technology out to Bus and Ferry stops around the State? I hope so!?

[verbatim9]

Envisaged onboard dynamic  PIDs for Bus, Ferries, Trams and Trains Statewide.

These dynamic PIDs are quite versatile. As well as delivering next stop information, they have the ability to deliver general service notifications, general information and advertising. This model of PID fits in with TMRs strategy with a mixture of service, general announcements as well as digital advertising to generate extra revenue

[verbatim9]

^^Be great to see next generation dynamic PIDs like this implemented statewide on all modes.of public transport.

[verbatim9]

These PIDs are great for the next to pledged 20 trains  I like the fact they indicate what carriage you are located in, as well as the ability to show promotional material which is important for revenue streams.

[verbatim9]

Good news the e-paper trial at the test stops were a success. A strategic deployment state-wide will happen later this year.

[verbatim9]

https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=6945.msg251192.msg#251192

[verbatim9]

New internal dynamic PIDs being rolled out on Sydney Trains.

Queensland is so far behind in this. Plus no internal next stop information on buses, except for on 4 trial electric buses in the CBD.

We still have guards on trains screaming down the PA overriding and repeating real time info. 🤪

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/1511833590996566017

[verbatim9]

Translink---> NFC is being rolled out across Queensland bus stops


Translink is rolling out NFC to bus stops throughout Qld. I suspect regular stops will have NFC and major stops will have dynamic LED and ePaper displays.

[ozbob]

Facebook ...

Translink: NFC is being rolled out across Queensland bus...

Posted by RAIL - Back On Track on Sunday, 27 November 2022

[verbatim9]

Wow, that was quick, already installed at stops throughout the inner city.

[Cazza]

They've been rolled out at a number of suburban stops already over the past few months.

[verbatim9]

They've been rolled out at a number of suburban stops already over the past few months.

Should of let the forum know. This particular stop is new though.

Last time I reported about this tech was when I posted about a trial site on the Gold Coast Hwy at Palm beach a couple of years ago. I am glad they decided on this tech, it's very fast and convenient.

[HappyTrainGuy]

A couple weeks back I saw the installers with a yellow vest and a Bunnings ute. Doesn't even take them a minute to install them. Although having watched her install it they appear to be quite easy to steal.

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/QueenslandRail/status/1601833324506480641

[verbatim9]

Translink is now marketing NFC at bus stops

https://youtu.be/cJdIPxscSDI

[ozbob]

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1643788526507655168

[verbatim9]

Are these new PiDs at Central or old signage turned off?

[SurfRail]

^ I think you will find that is escalator signage - nothing to do with trains.

[nathandavid88]

^^ Looks that way:

[tazzer9]

Today I noticed a PID that said boggo road / park road on a coopers plains bound train at the valley. 

Is park road going to be permamently remained and this is easing into it?

[aldonius]

Yep. Should be dual named for the next six months or so.

[Jonno]

FYI - https://qtenders.epw.qld.gov.au/qtenders/tender/display/tender-details.do?CSRFNONCE=78572E8795191521C274FE1702ADB552&id=53574&action=display-tender-details&returnUrl=%2Ftender%2Fsearch%2Ftender-search.do%3FCSRFNONCE%3D4B14950A676B9E9F32841627C134949F%26amp%3Baction%3Dadvanced-tender-search-open-tender%26amp%3BchangeLevel%3D%26amp%3Binputlist%3DhasETB%26amp%3BorderBy%3DcloseDate%26amp%3BwithdrawalReason%3D%26amp%3BexpiredReason%3D%26amp%3BtenderState%3D%26amp%3BtenderId%3D%26amp%3Bpage%3D3

Next Generation Integrated Passenger Information Display (PID) System

The Translink Division of the Department of Transport and Main Roads are seeking offers for the provision of a Next Generation Integrated Passenger Information Display (PID) System with enhanced accessibility features.

Initially, the deployment scope will focus on Brisbane City ferry terminals, with the potential for expansion to other modes in the future.

The scope of delivery includes:

Provision for operationalisation of the PID system (including any training required).
Supply, install and configure hardware.
Supply, install and configure software.
Supply and configure services for the data feed.
Ongoing support and maintenance of the hardware and software backend.