Daktronics
Providing a Smooth and Improved Passenger Experience with Daktronics Display Technology
- This article first appeared in the Railway-News magazine Issue 3 2022.
When using public transport, whether as a regular commuter or a new user such as a tourist, there is security and comfort in being guided through the system accurately and efficiently. From station entrance, through the station concourse, navigating multiple platform options, to the door of your train or bus, the experience is facilitated and enhanced by accurate, clear and eye-catching electronic displays, guiding you as you go.
Display technology has advanced over the years, from static and mechanical signage to full electronic LED and LCD displays that can share all the information you need and be adjusted and updated instantly. Full-colour displays capture the attention of viewers and offer them a pleasant viewing experience above and beyond older technology. They allow for accurate representation of brand images and colours specific to brands. Colour-coded routes and line schedules assist with guiding passengers clearly to the correct service.
Before passengers pass through the gates and step on to a train, they can be greeted in concourses with the critical information for their travel. This includes train locations, numbers and destinations, current time of day, and arrival and departure times to keep everyone moving to where they need to be. This is only the starting point for what LED displays can provide in these areas.
