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For more than ten years, we have been developing driver assistance systems designed specifically for tram operation. These are based on tried-and-tested automotive technology from Bosch and help to reduce the risk of accidents. Our systems make complete surround sensing and perception for your tram fleet a reality.
Our camera systems and radar sensors of the latest generation monitor the area in front of the tram, detect other traffic participants, and warn against potential accident risks.
Accidents involving trams result in high repair costs, reduce the availability of the fleet, and disrupt the tram schedule. Our tram assist suite minimizes the risk of accidents and disruptions in a targeted manner, thereby increasing the availability of your fleet.
Our modular assistance system tram forward assist is available in three configuration levels:
Greater safety for your tram fleet.
Tram forward assist:
Tram forward assist plus:
Forward assist extended range
Our ultrasound-based assistance system detects obstacles and dangerous situations in the near range of your tram vehicles.
Accidents involving trams result in high repair costs, reduce the availability of vehicles, and disrupt the tram schedule. Our tram assist suite minimizes the risk of accidents and disruptions in a targeted manner, thereby increasing the availability of your fleet.
The tram near range assist system uses ultrasonic sensors to monitor the near range of your tram vehicles – in all directions if required. The system detects persons located, for example, directly in front of a tram car or between two coupled trams.
Greater safety in the near range of your trams
Our radar-based system detects vehicles to the side of your tram power cars. It also enhances the surround sensing function in combination with the tram forward assist system.
Particularly in inner-city traffic, trams are required to share public traffic areas with other vehicles. When these vehicles enter the area of the tracks, for example, when cornering or turning, this increases the risk of accidents. The tram flank assist system reduces this accident risk by using radar sensors to monitor blind spots that are difficult to see by the tram drivers.
It provides a clearer view where other vehicles move close to the track area.
Our system with an infrared camera monitors the driver’s cab and detects whether or not the tram driver is focusing on their tasks.
Human error remains one of the main causes of traffic accidents, and this also applies to tram drivers. Our tram focus assist system uses a near-range camera system to monitor the upper body and facial expressions of the driver. It checks whether the person in the driver’s seat is focused on their task and issues a warning if it detects any distraction, tiredness, or microsleep. It also intervenes in the tram operation if the driver should leave their workplace, for example, due to a medical emergency.
Focus assist system offers greater protection against driver-related accidents
Wireless software updates and service releases ensure that your Bosch tram assist suite is always up to date.
Connected vehicles are the future – and tram operators are no exception. Connectivity enables remote monitoring, diagnosis, and configuration of your vehicles. This maximizes the availability of your tram fleet and ensures that your vehicles are kept up to date with the latest technology and features throughout their service life.
Our vision for the future is one of highly available, automated tram operations, enabled by powerful sensor systems and smart connectivity. These solutions represent our contribution to technologically sophisticated and highly safe public transport.
Connected services ensure that your vehicles are kept up to date with the latest technology.
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact our expert.
Rene Hoepfner, Senior Sales Manager