Manusa, the leading company in smart accesses and automatic doors, recently launched a project at the Cuca de Llum funicular railway that connects the city of Barcelona with the Tibidabo amusement park. It installed 24 automatic platform-closing doors on four platforms at two stations. This funicular railway has recently been renovated, eliminating the old carriages, […]
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Automatic Doors for Train and Underground Station Platforms
One of the main features of train and underground stations which users of these types of public transport value the most is safety. The presence of monitoring agents, cameras and access control in many stations make passengers feel safe against potential thefts or other problems. Alongside these safety elements, there are others that are becoming […]
The importance of safety during transport. From the seatbelt to automatic doors
One of the key factors to consider in any type of transport is safety. Whether it’s a private vehicle or public transport, everyone always appreciates having elements near us that guarantee that our journey will be safe and give us peace of mind in unforeseen circumstances. Firstly, we usually check that vehicle’s structure or chassis, […]
The security of automatic platform doors at bus stations
Thanks to technology, our lives have advanced exponentially over recent years. We can contact someone on the other side of the world at just the click of a button, we can share a photo with thousands of people five seconds after taking it, and we can travel by car without having to actually drive it […]
Validators at accesses for transport
When travelling by any kind of public transport, we must have a transport pass, a ticket or a receipt to confirm we have paid for the trip. We must often pass through a validator or an access control system to allow us through. These are often seen especially on the underground and the train, although […]
How do automatic doors work in the case of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?
Transport is a fundamental piece in the infrastructure of any large city. Everyday, millions of people commute to work or enjoy leisure time using urban transport. Whether by metro, train or bus, users travel by these means so they can leave their car at home or because of the traffic restrictions applied in many city […]