Adif and Renfe Deploy Smart Accessibility Totems at Stations

Technological Innovation: The Smart Accessible Totem

The accessible totem prototype deployed at Málaga María Zambrano represents a technological revolution in railway assistance. Designed according to universal accessibility criteria, this ergonomic device offers optimal visibility and immediate recognition, crucial elements for navigation in complex railway environments.

Advanced System Functionalities

• Personalized tactile interface with integrated sound support
• Four simultaneous interaction stations for optimized efficiency
• Connection with assistant robot as part of pilot project
• Complementary mobile application using NaviLens codes
• Ticket scanner for automatic track identification

NaviLens Mobile Application: Revolutionary Guidance

The mobile application connected to the totem utilizes NaviLens technology, an advanced version of QR codes specifically developed for visually impaired individuals. This innovation enables visualization of accessible routes on interactive mapping and provides precise real-time guidance within railway infrastructure.

Advanced Technical Capabilities

The system provides real-time information on train schedules, cancellations, and metro frequencies. Users can scan their tickets to automatically identify the correct track and access diversified guidance options including the app, assistant robot, NaviLens, or visual mapping.

Comprehensive Validation Program

From July 15-17, 2025, an intensive testing phase will mobilize people with various disabilities: visual, auditory, motor, cognitive, intellectual, and reduced mobility. This inclusive approach ensures complete functional validation of the system under real-world usage conditions.

Gobos System: Complementary Innovation

Alongside the accessible totem, Adif develops the Gobos system, a revolutionary luminous projection on platforms. This technology enables people with reduced mobility to anticipate the exact location of accessible train doors, significantly improving their autonomy and travel experience.

Validation and Future Deployment

The Gobos pilot has already benefited from validation by people with disabilities, railway personnel, and specialized technicians. Collected data feeds impact assessment and explores future system scalability possibilities.

European Context: ERJU Program

These innovations are part of the European Rail Joint Undertaking (ERJU), the European Union's R&D&I partnership dedicated to rail transport. Adif, Adif Alta Velocidad, Renfe Operadora, Cedex, and Ineco represent Spain in this decade-long initiative aiming for convergence toward a single, interoperable, and sustainable European railway network.

Funding and Flagship Projects

In September 2022, ERJU awarded grants for six flagship projects valued at €568.4 million, with €232.8 million co-financed by EU-Rail JU. The accessible totem and Gobos system fall under FP1-MOTIONAL, focused on network and mobility management in multimodal environments.

National Strategic Alignment

These European innovations align perfectly with Spain's Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility's "2030 Safe, Sustainable, Connected Mobility Strategy," demonstrating a coherent national and international approach to railway development.

Impact and Future Perspectives

This technological initiative establishes Spain as a European leader in railway accessibility. The user-centric approach and collaborative validation guarantee practical and scalable solutions, foreshadowing the future of inclusive and intelligent rail transport in Europe.

Conclusion: The deployment of accessible totems by Adif, Renfe, and Ineco marks a revolution in European railway accessibility, establishing new standards of inclusion and autonomy for travelers with disabilities.