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ERCI Webinar | Accessible Indoor Navigation for Blind Rail Passengers
12
Nov

ERCI Webinar | Accessible Indoor Navigation for Blind Rail Passengers

12. November 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
10:00
Welcome and Introduction
- ERCI - European Railway Clusters Initiative
10:10
Speaker #1
- Marcus Sümnick | Project Officer | DB Systel GmbH
10:40
Speaker #2
- Dr. Thomas Graichen | Chief Operating Officer | Pinpoint GmbH
11:10
Q & A
11:25
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- ERCI - European Railway Clusters Initiative
Lutz Hübner

Contact

Lutz
Hübner
Senior Manager
Rail Systems Technology
T +49 30 46302-573

What to expect?

Pinpoint develops and markets indoor GPS systems for smartphones and IoT devices to enable navigation and location-based service as well as spatial awareness in buildings. DB Systel is paving the way for the digital future of the railway system and its valuable contribution to people and our environment.

The presentations describe how a navigation system for blind individuals was implemented in train stations. It focuses on the specific needs of blind users, the types of data required within a station, and the use of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for smartphone-based positioning. Key aspects of the development and integration process are also highlighted.

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Please note

  • By registering for this webinar, you agree that the webinar will be recorded and published on the YouTube platform of the STARS project.
  • Registered participants will receive an access link to the webinar in a separate e-mail.

About ERCI

This webinar is organised by the ERCI - European Railway Clusters Initiative. ERCI comprises 18 research and innovation-oriented railway technology clusters, covering 17 countries. ERCI represents over 3.600 enterprises and research institutes including over 2,300 SMEs and aims to promote innovation and the development of new business opportunities as a means to sustainably strengthen competitiveness within the European railway industry. ERCI promotes cooperation between industry and research, initiates innovation projects, organises B2B meetings and workshops. This also includes promoting visibility and networking at EU level.