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Calgary Transit and Consat: Pioneering public transportation innovation
Consat Telematics awarded contract to modernise Calgary Transit’s CAD/AVL/APIS System
Calgary, January 24, 2025 – Consat, a global leader in intelligent transportation solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the contract by the City of Calgary to replace its ageing Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL), and Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS). The new system aims to enhance the efficiency, safety, and reliability of Calgary Transit’s services, benefiting both passengers and operational stakeholders.
The City of Calgary’s transit system, consisting of the CTrain Light Rail Transit (LRT) network and over 1,000 buses operating on 160 routes, relies on CAD/AVL/APIS technology to provide real-time vehicle tracking, efficient dispatching, and accurate passenger information. The current system has reached the end of its lifecycle, requiring a comprehensive upgrade to support future transit needs.
Project scope and deliverables
Consat will deliver a turnkey, fully integrated CAD/AVL/APIS system designed to:
- Improve passenger experience by providing uninterrupted real-time information and enhanced bus-to-bus and bus-to-CTrain connections.
- Optimise operational efficiency through improved schedule adherence and advanced data analysis.
- Enhance safety measures for both passengers and employees.
- Ensure scalability for emerging transit needs, such as onboard navigation and real-time schedule displays for operators.
The solution will include cutting-edge hardware and software, along with integration with existing systems. Consat’s innovative approach also includes advanced yard management systems to streamline maintenance and dispatch operations.
Commitment to excellence
Consat Canada’s CEO, Roger Sauve, expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration: “Our collaboration with Calgary Transit is a testament to our dedication to proactive innovation and customer-centric solutions. By implementing our Consat Telematics Solution, along with advanced yard management, we will empower Calgary Transit to achieve unparalleled operational excellence and provide real-time information to passengers, ensuring a seamless transit experience.”
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As a leading provider of intelligent transportation solutions, Consat Telematics delivers innovative systems to enhance public transit efficiency and passenger experience. Dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of public transportation, the company leverages cutting-edge innovation and widespread implementation. Aspiring to global leadership in executing electrification and digitalisation within public transportation, they serve diverse markets and organisations. Their promise is a user-centric, modular, and adaptable intelligent public transportation solution that never compromises on quality, reliability, and security. By placing the customers at the core, they ensure that more organisations can receive better data to monitor, manage, and improve their operations.
Consat Group, founded in 1986, is a global group of companies with offices in Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Australia, Canada, India, and Brazil, all united by a passion for innovation and creating solutions that make society more efficient.
