SECURITY
Bob Straka is
the business
development
manager for
Southco’s
Transportation
Strategic
Business Unit.
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to the storage wirelessly and remotely
from any Internet portal,
without having to connect to an
existing security network.
Bluetooth technology can be
utilized in the rail environment
by incorporating the technology
into the rail operator’s app environment
or web portal, creating
and managing the link between
the customer and the locked
compartment. Operators can use
the technology as a new stream of
revenue by charging per locker, per
trip, and providing the purchaser
with access to an onboard locker
facility. Prices can be altered dependent
on the length of the customer’s
journey.
Th e access control system is
easy to use from the customer
point of view, and the connected
electronic locking mechanism
is highly responsive — there
is no lag in the push-to-close
mechanism when opening,
allowing instant access to
belongings. As a result, storage
lockers equipped with electronic
access solutions provide a secure
means of improving physical security
of passenger belongings
without compromising the entry
or exit areas of the train.
The Future of
Rail Security
Th e advancement of digital technology
continues to act as a major
facilitator in the creation of
electronic locking solutions that
deliver enhanced customer convenience
and security, which can
help to propel the rail industry
into the next generation of onboard
security.
By incorporating intelligent
electronic access solutions designed
with Bluetooth technology
into onboard storage lockers,
rail operators can provide
passengers with a safe, secure
and comfortable traveling space
where they can enjoy their journey
without the hassle of having
to worry about the security of
their belongings.
These intelligent electronic
access solutions allow rail operators
to remotely track and
control access to storage lockers,
helping to reduce onboard theft
while contributing to the bottom
line via new revenue streams and
value-added benefits to their
passengers.
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