'SmartWatch' late train punctuality

utrecht - All train conductors must be fitted with a new invention for trains to run better on time this year. This developed by ProRail 'smartwatch' has been successfully tested at twenty conductors.

'Seconds count as intercity trains from the end of 2017 will run every ten minutes on the Amsterdam-Utrecht Eindhoven,' said a spokesman for ProRail. These so-called rail-less book trains must leave exactly on schedule, otherwise it and may cause chaos in the soup.

The NS Executive Board confirms the test with the smart watch, but points out that the internal node has yet to be cut if and when the few thousand head guards are fitted. 'We are evaluating the test. Investigated whether this watch on a large scale is technically and financially feasible. Later this year we will take a final decision. '

NS plans to the high frequency track more longer journeys to roll out in the Netherlands, as next year between Amsterdam and Eindhoven succeed without problems. Congestion and delays, however, lurk.

'It is therefore important that conductors know exactly what time the train is required to run. Those who took the test are excited and see the added value of the exact time, a back marker and vibrations on their wrist, 'says NS spokeswoman. Also unexpected events can be communicated so.

NS and ProRail to improve railway performance in this way. Also, drivers have been given a new tool, Route Ribbon, with current information for trains to seamlessly connect and reduce waiting times.

'Our goal is a reliable timetable with more trains and therefore more places for travelers. Punctual driving is a requirement, but also a higher quality of bills, preventing failures and adjust quickly. '