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Enhancing the passenger experience
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Increasing the accessibility of information throughout their organizations
Reducing maintenance and operations costs through improved efficiency
Mitigating risk and liability
Major contract received from Stadler
Passenger Information Systems for new Metros in Berlin
Rastatt/Germany – June 2021The Luminator Technology Group has announced the receipt of the biggest single order in the company’s history: Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler proposes to install Luminator’s innovative passenger information systems in the new underground railway cars for the Berlin transport authority (BVG).
Bringing order to the system
Passenger information: new excel tool IBIS-IP CIS | Rastatt / April 2021
Luminator is developing a new customer information (CIS) tool as part of the VDV’s IBIS-IP project, thus contributing significantly to the simplification of communication services in public transport.
Artificial intelligence in public transport
How intelligent is AI really?
Dipl.-Ing. (TH) Andreas Friedrichsen, Rastatt
Artificial intelligence has become a major topic in both IT and public transport. But what are the current capabilities of this technology?
High-Resolution Tram Displays for Zurich
Passenger information: New LED-System | Gossau / Rastatt / Herrljunga March 2021
Innovative leap in display technology: a new highresolution, multicolored LED display technology developed by the Luminator Technology Group for rail vehicles has been brought to series production and implemented for the first time in Zurich.
ON-BOARD VIDEO SECURITY CAPTURES HEROES IN ACTION
Technology deployment promotes ridership and operator performance for Milwaukee County Transit System.
KCATA EXPANDS ITS SMART CITY WITH INFOTRANSIT
The team at Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) considers the agency a leader in Smart City deployment...
REALTIME INFORMATION IN SCANDINAVIA
Irregularities in public transport operations cannot always be avoided. Passengers are then delighted....
PASSENGER INFORMATION DURING A CRISIS
How an Innovative Solution Became a Vital Method of Communication During the Coronavirus Pandemic
LIMBURG CITY LINE BUS TRAFFIC
The redesigned central bus station in Limburg an der Lahn connects the pedestrian area with new footpath for historical “Ausbesserungswerk”.
DARMSTADT TRAM
The Darmstadt-based transport company HEAG mobilo operates as an infrastructure provider of the most advanced traffic management systems in Germany.
REUTLINGEN STADTVERKEHRSGESELLSCHAFT RSV
About 80 buses run on routes of Reutlinger Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft (short RSV) on time – every day.
ULM BUS STOPS
Together with DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee (RAB), a novel, fully self-sufficient passenger information system was put into operation in March 2011th.
VIDEO SECURITY AND INFOTAINMENT - EBS HAAGLANDEN
EBS Haaglanden is one of the most successful local bus operators in the Netherlands. With a philosophy to focus on the passenger, EBS wants to offer the best service with state-of-the-art information technology – providing journey information and bus video images inreal time. They chose Luminator Technology Group as their technology partner.
BOOSTING EFFICIENCY WITH REAL-TIME PASSENGER INFORMATION
Automated Passenger Information Improves WMATA’s Service
MOBILE CELLULAR SOLUTION STREAMLINES OPERATIONS AND IMPROVES RIDER EXPERIENCE
On-demand Video and Wi-Fi Capabilities Combine Efforts to Accelerate Investigations for VCTC
STANDARDIZING TRANSIT SURVEILLANCE
In the Heart of the Nation's Capital, RIDE-ON sets a Precedent for Public Transit Safety and Security
802.11AC DELIVERS BREAKTHROUGH TRANSIT VIDEO PERFORMANCE
Increasing Safety and Security for GTRANS with the Fastest Wireless Technologies
Air Treatment Solutions Integrated with On-board Surveillance Technology can Increase Ridership and Safety Amid Pandemic
Mass Transit | Kirk Goins, CEO
August 2020By utilizing an integrated and adaptive solution, transit agencies can monitor vehicles and implement an air treatment solution that prevents viral transmission while supporting the efficiency of transit operations and communications to passengers.
Luminator Technology Group and Grignard Company Partner to Deliver Innovative Air Treatment Solution for Public Transit Systems Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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June 2020Grignard Pure Inactivates 99.9% of Airborne Virus Particles; Air Treatment Delivered Through Luminator’s Integrated On-board Technology Solution
5 ways technology improves the transit passenger experience
Metro | Rod Jones, President - Mass Transit, N. America
April 2020Luminator's on-board digital signage can be configured to display important passenger safety messages - New York's MTA is leveraging digital signage displays to communicate important safety measures required in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Luminator Technology Group Recognized for Innovations in Passenger Information as Recipient of Smart Cities Award
Luminator Technology Group
April 2020A technology partnership with Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) promotes Washington D.C.’s smart city transformation
Luminator Technology Group Discusses the Future of Cities and Transit at Davos 2020
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January 2020Technology leaders in transit safety and passenger information join World Economic Forum on Smart Cities
Luminator Technology Group Increases Manufacturing Capabilities in New York State
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January 2020
Expansion includes 24 newly-created jobs and enhanced test capabilitiesThe 3G sunset presents opportunities for smarter operator performance
Mass Transit | Werner Malcherek, CTO
January 2020
With the 3G networks sunset, transit agencies relying on 3G networks and 3G-enabled technology may be forced to rethink their existing technology solutions.Åland digitalises their passenger information
Hogia Transport Systems AB | Press Release
December 2019
Hogia will work together with Ålandstrafiken and hardware provider Luminator Technology Group, to provide a new information system which will track the exact location of the buses and ferries in real-time.Luminator’s mSET Software Earns 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award
Luminator Technology Group
December 2019
Apollo Video Technology (of Luminator Technology Group), a leading manufacturer of on-board video and fleet management solutions, was recognized as a Platinum Winner in American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ awards. mSET Software, which is used to manage safety and efficiency in public transport applications, was selected as the Best Wireless Video Surveillance Network Solution.This Electronics Manufacturer in Plano is Driving the Mass Transit Industry Forward
Dallas Innovates | David Kirkpatrick
November 2019
Luminator Technology Group has a deliberate acquisition strategy that powers its mission of helping transit agencies meet evolving passenger demands. For a company that has nearly a century of experience in transit technologies, Luminator has to embrace emerging trends and implement them in a tangible, beneficial way, its CEO saysBanned Surveillance Cameras: How to Keep your Transit Operation Safe
Metro | Werner Malcherek, CTO
November 2019
Security concerns about Chinese-made video cameras and security systems have been all over the headlines lately — and with good reason. The thought of anyone gaining unauthorized access to the video feeds on these systems is alarming. More concerning is that the video, which is meant to keep your riders and operators safe, could be exploited by unauthorized users or hackers and could threaten the security of transit systems.Ten Established Companies Under One Roof
Luminator Technology Group
October 2019
As a group it may be new, but the solutions and employees are familiar, and the results are trailblazing: Ten established brands have joined forces to combine their expertise in passenger information and video security systems with the goal of increasing intelligence, safety and efficiency in public transport.Networked Passenger Information
Luminator Technology Group
October 2019
Luminator Technology Group is presenting itself at Busworld 2019 in Brussels as a corporate group, where it will be exhibiting the latest technical advances and global customer projects for more intelligence, safety and efficiency in public transit systems. One of the biggest tasks of our time is to facilitate mobility for people.Luminator Technology Group to Speak at APTAtech Transportation Technology Conference on Infotainment and Machine Learning
Luminator Technology Group
September 2019
Luminator Technology Group (Luminator), a global leader in mass transit technology solutions, announces the participation of its Vice President of Sales, Dan Kelleher, and Director of Business Development, Matt Siwek, at the APTAtech Transportation Technology Conference (APTAtech) in Columbus, Ohio, September 15-18. Kelleher and Siwek will join transit tech leaders to discuss the use of innovative technologies that impact ridership, passenger information, and safety.KCATA Expands its Smart City with INFOtransit
BUSRide
July 2019
The team at Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) considers the agency a leader in Smart City deployment – increasing operational efficiency by continuously rolling out technology and data-gathering tools on the cuttingedge of public transit. To that effect, KCATA has been hard at work on expanding MAX, the city’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lineLuminator Technology Group Relocates Manufacturing of Apollo Video Technology Mobile Video Surveillance Solutions to Plano
Luminator Technology Group
June 2019
Luminator Technology Group (Luminator) announces today a strategic move to relocate production of its Apollo Video Technology RoadRunner™ mobile video security solutions to Luminator’s headquarters in Plano, Texas. The move enables Luminator to deploy its high-quality manufacturing practices — which exceed ISO 9001 — to the production of the company’s existing and future lines of video security solutions.Tech Trends: Digital signage advances bring cost, energy savings
METRO | Werner Malcherek, CTO
May 2019Transit agencies and city officials are paying close attention to today’s innovators who are building technology solutions to increase efficiency, reduce waste, encourage sustainability, and save money. While electric buses are known to have made a significant positive impact on our environment, additional transit technologies exist that have a similar capability to save resources and reduce energy consumption, while improving the rider experience.
Capital Metro chooses Luminator Technology Group for new passenger information displays
Luminator Technology Group
May 2019
Luminator Technology Group (Luminator) announces today its selection by Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) to install new passenger information displays throughout the Austin metropolitan area. The digital displays will deliver real-time updates to passengers including rider alerts, next bus arrival, route information and maps. The signs will be installed beginning Fall 2019.Luminator Technology Group & KeTech sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
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December 2018Luminator Technology Group Celebrates 90 Years of Transit Innovation
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December 2018
