👍 We are happy to announce the signing of a new the contract for the supply and the installation of other 65 Ticketing Vending Machines (model METTA E4.0.) for various stations under de on-going modernization and accessibility plan of Metro de Madrid, by the Consortium Kontron Vicomtech Venta 4.0, of which Kontron Public Transport Arce (Spain) is member with a 98%.
The global budget is 2,9 Mio EUR. Previously, another contract was awarded to these same companies for the supply of 188 units. In this case they are for the renewal of the equipment at the Line 8 stations: Nuevos Ministerios, Colombia, Pinar de Rey, Mar de Cristal, Feria de Madrid, Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 y Barajas.
🚇 This project means the continuity of the actions started by Metro in Gran Via station, in which automatic machines and toll control equipment currently provide service with a new design and functionalities, under the “Estacion 4.0” conceptual model- The line to follow is the integration of new technologies of 4.0 Industry with innovative designs, resulting in systems whose features are optimized and their use facilitated.
🎫 These new machines incorporates as most relevant elements a 43” touch screen and its orientation together with the audio systems for fluid communication between the user and the machine itself, without the intervention of any operator. The machine allows the issuance of Transport Tickets in TSC card format and payment with bills, coins and bank cards.
Work is being done to maximize safety, traveler experience, accessibility and the maintainability of the equipment. It will allow the issuance in large format of all kinds of information for the traveler: itineraries, station maps or timetables.
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