Teleste & Fintraffic: Finland’s Rail Info Upgrade with RGB LED Tech

Introduction

Teleste has upgraded the main outdoor information display at Helsinki Central Railway Station, enhancing passenger information at Finland’s busiest transport hub. This upgrade utilizes the company’s latest full-colour RGB LED technology.

Main Content

Project Overview

The project represents a continuation of the long-standing partnership between Teleste and Fintraffic, Finland’s traffic management operator. Teleste has delivered over 3,000 information displays to Fintraffic for use across railway stations nationwide since 1995.

Passenger Impact

Up to 300,000 passengers rely on the Helsinki Central Station’s systems daily. The modernized main display ensures essential information remains clearly visible and reliable. This upgrade aims to provide up-to-date, reliable information for years to come.

Technological Features

The upgraded display features vibrant, high-brightness color and exceptional durability to withstand Finland’s demanding outdoor conditions. The RGB LED technology is fully integrated into Fintraffic’s passenger information system.

Fintraffic Perspective

Tuomas Lehteinen, Director of Services at Fintraffic, emphasized the importance of easy access to passenger information at Helsinki Central Station. He highlighted that the main display is often the first point of contact for navigating the station and ensures the availability of up-to-date information.

Conclusion

Teleste’s upgrade of the main outdoor information display at Helsinki Central Railway Station provides enhanced passenger information. The project, utilizing Teleste’s RGB LED technology, is part of a continued partnership with Fintraffic, ensuring reliable information for passengers.

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Company Summary

Teleste: Teleste has completed the upgrade of the main outdoor information display at Helsinki Central Railway Station, enhancing passenger information at Finland’s busiest transport hub with its latest full-colour RGB LED technology.

Fintraffic: Fintraffic is Finland’s traffic management operator. Since 1995, Teleste has delivered more than 3,000 information displays to Fintraffic for use across railway stations nationwide.

Technology

RGB LED technology: Teleste’s latest full-colour RGB LED technology was used for the upgrade.