Web App Development for SBB / CFF
The Client
SBB / CFF (Swiss Federal Railways) is Switzerland’s national railway company and the country’s largest transport operator. Founded in 1902, SBB operates over 9,000 daily passenger trains across a 3,000-kilometer network, serving 441 million passengers annually while maintaining 794 stations throughout Switzerland.
The Challenge
Lausanne station was reaching capacity limits during rush hours. With the Léman 2030 renovation project set to double daily passengers from 100,000 to 200,000 by 2030, the key digital challenge was helping passengers navigate the station during ongoing construction when certain areas would be temporarily closed or rerouted, requiring a dynamic wayfinding solution.
The Solution
Swiss Tomato’s Geneva and Budapest development team created a cutting-edge indoor navigation web application specifically designed for Lausanne railway station. The solution features:
Advanced 3D Visualization: A stunning three-dimensional interface that accurately represents the station’s architecture, including key buildings, platforms, and surrounding infrastructure, providing users with an intuitive spatial understanding of the complex.
Intelligent Route Planning: Users can easily select their departure point and destination, with the application generating optimal routes complete with step-by-step navigation instructions, ensuring efficient movement through the station.
Accessibility-First Design: Meeting SBB’s commitment to inclusive transportation, the application includes specialized navigation options for passengers with reduced mobility. The system automatically identifies and suggests accessible routes, prioritizing ramps, elevators, and barrier-free pathways while avoiding stairs and obstacles.
Real-Time Adaptation: The web app dynamically adjusts to ongoing construction changes, ensuring accurate navigation throughout the renovation period.
Responsive Performance: Optimized for all devices, from smartphones to tablets, providing consistent user experience across platforms.
Results
The collaborative development delivered exceptional outcomes: a fully responsive web application that significantly improved passenger navigation efficiency and reduced travel time within the complex station environment.
The solution successfully implemented comprehensive accessibility features for passengers with reduced mobility and seamlessly adapted to ongoing construction changes, establishing a scalable framework for potential implementation across SBB’s extensive station network.
