Light Projection System to Improve Train Access for Passengers with Reduced Mobility

The Spanish public companies ADIF, RENFE, and INECO, all part of Spain’s Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility ecosystem, and the FP1- Motional project have jointly developed a pilot to improve rail accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility. The initiative, tested at Málaga María Zambrano station, uses a light projection system to indicate the location of the accessible train door in advance.

The system, which projects the international accessibility symbol onto the platform, allows passengers to independently position themselves for boarding, enhancing both autonomy and the overall travel experience. The validation and demonstration were conducted on two platforms at Málaga’s María Zambrano suburban commuter rail station, and included input from passengers with disabilities, railway staff, and accessibility experts.

Further validation and demonstration activities are planned in the coming months, including the testing of an informative totem with accessible content, a digital route guidance system for mobile devices, and an assistive robots. All these tools will also connect to a mobile app that uses NaviLens codes to provide accessible navigation and improve mobility for all passengers.

Link: https://www.transportes.gob.es/el-ministerio/sala-de-prensa/noticias/vie-23052025-1344