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Helsinki Metro

125 million passengers enter a well managed metro fleet in Helsinki.

Helsinki Metro, a vital public transport provider, revolutionized its operations by implementing RFID for location tracking. This system provides real-time data on each train's whereabouts, ensuring a well-managed metro fleet for its 125 million annual passengers and enabling new third-party applications.

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Challenge

Enhancing Positioning Accuracy and Data Visibility

The Helsinki Metro operator, HKL, faced a challenge with their existing WLAN-based positioning system: its resolution was no longer adequate for precise train location. HKL required a more accurate system capable of reporting not only real-time train positions but also train composition, direction, and precise daily and total mileage for each metro wagon. This data was crucial for operational efficiency and for making real-time information available to passengers and third-party developers.

RFID reader installation under a metro train

The real time metro location is made available also for third party applications.

Benefits

Real-time Train Identification

On-Demand Location Data for 3rd Parties

Accurate Daily & Overall Mileage

Enhanced Positioning Accuracy

Outcome

The implementation of RFID for location tracking transformed HKL’s ability to precisely monitor its metro fleet. The system now provides highly accurate, real-time train positioning data, allowing for optimized operations and enhanced passenger information.

Solution

Robust RFID Track-and-Train System

HKL thoroughly piloted Turck Vilant Systems’ RFID for location tracking system, ensuring its robustness in both summer and challenging winter conditions (snow and ice). Following a successful pilot, the system was rolled out to all trains and the entire Helsinki metro railway system, including depot maintenance tracks.

The solution integrates:

  • On-Train RFID Readers: Vilant RFID on-train reader units equipped with Vilant Engine embedded software control reader and backend connectivity.
  • Trackside RFID Tags: Robust RFID tags were strategically installed every 50 meters on the sleepers of the metro track.
  • Central Data Management: Vilant Server stores all collected data, manages the fleet, and interfaces with HKL’s backend systems. It calculates daily and overall mileage for each metro wagon.
  • Public Data Interface: The real-time metro location data is made available on a public interface, enabling mobile application developers to create new ways to plan and follow public transportation journeys.

This system leverages Turck Vilant Systems’ over 20 years of experience in providing rugged, intelligent, and innovative turnkey solutions for railroad infrastructure providers based on passive Gen2 RFID technology.

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