Trois-Rivières Transit (STTR), in a transformative project enabled by Ericsson enterprise technology, has successfully modernized its entire 65-bus fleet. The project replaced a complex web of proprietary hardware with a single, unified in-vehicle network platform. This new approach consolidates all critical onboard systems, including computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location (CAD/AVL) from Systrans, passenger information displays, fare collection, and safety systems, into one ruggedized mobile router. The achievement sets a new standard for operational efficiency and reliability in public transit.
The project was driven by the need to replace an aging, unreliable technology infrastructure that was difficult to manage and dependent on costly, interlocked vendor systems. The new solution leverages Ericsson’s enterprise wireless solutions—backed by its intelligent cloud management platform, NetCloud Manager—which are designed to help organizations innovate and operate without constraints by providing flexible and secure 5G connectivity. With Quebec’s telecommunication providers decommissioning 3G networks, STTR’s legacy CAD/AVL system faced a shutdown, creating an urgent need for a fundamental change. The previous architecture resulted in untrustworthy data for operations supervisors and an inconsistent rider experience.
Working with engineering consultants, CIMA+ and CAD/AVL software provider Systrans, STTR pioneered an innovative approach centred on Ericsson’s technology. The technical foundation of the solution is the Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900 Series 5G mobile router, which serves not only as a connectivity gateway but also as a powerful edge computing platform. Systrans containerized its Navineo CAD/AVL application to run directly within a Docker container on the router, completely eliminating the need for a separate, proprietary onboard computer. This open-architecture model, inspired by ITxPT principles, allows STTR to own and control its onboard technology ecosystem.
This achievement unlocks a future where technology updates and new features can be deployed through software rather than costly hardware replacements. Fleet-wide software updates that previously required physically visiting each bus with a USB stick can now be completed remotely in a single day using Ericsson’s NetCloud Manager. With reliable, real-time data, STTR can now offer accurate arrival information to riders and utilize a Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system to keep buses on schedule, significantly improving service quality.
How it works
Working with engineering consultants CIMA+ and CAD/AVL software provider Systrans, STTR developed an approach that turns conventional transit technology on its head. Rather than buying another proprietary onboard computer, the team separated hardware from software with an open, capable platform, letting its Navineo CAD/AVL software to run directly on the router, eliminating the need for a separate onboard computer.
Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900 Series 5G mobile routers were deployed across 65 buses in approximately three weeks, replacing STTR’s disparate networking solutions with a single router that acts as the central hub for everything: the passenger displays inside and outside the vehicle, the fare collection system, security cameras, the driver’s tablet, automated stop announcements, and ridership counters. A single 7-in-1 antenna handles GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity. The driver’s emergency panic button connects directly to the router, so an alert reaches the operations centre the moment it is triggered. No separate device needed. Operational and location data from each bus feeds into cloud-based systems that power both the real-time tracking that operations staff rely on and a Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system at intersections. When a bus is running behind schedule and carrying a full load of passengers, the system can extend a green light to help it catch up. Across approximately 100 intersections, that intelligence adds up to meaningfully faster, more reliable service for riders
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Ericsson Puts Trois-Rivières Transit in the Technology Fast Lane
Trois-Rivières Transit (STTR), in a transformative project enabled by Ericsson enterprise technology, has successfully modernized its entire 65-bus fleet. The project replaced a complex web of proprietary hardware with a single, unified in-vehicle network platform. This new approach consolidates all critical onboard systems, including computer-aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location (CAD/AVL) from Systrans, passenger information displays, fare collection, and safety systems, into one ruggedized mobile router. The achievement sets a new standard for operational efficiency and reliability in public transit.
The project was driven by the need to replace an aging, unreliable technology infrastructure that was difficult to manage and dependent on costly, interlocked vendor systems. The new solution leverages Ericsson’s enterprise wireless solutions—backed by its intelligent cloud management platform, NetCloud Manager—which are designed to help organizations innovate and operate without constraints by providing flexible and secure 5G connectivity. With Quebec’s telecommunication providers decommissioning 3G networks, STTR’s legacy CAD/AVL system faced a shutdown, creating an urgent need for a fundamental change. The previous architecture resulted in untrustworthy data for operations supervisors and an inconsistent rider experience.
Working with engineering consultants, CIMA+ and CAD/AVL software provider Systrans, STTR pioneered an innovative approach centred on Ericsson’s technology. The technical foundation of the solution is the Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900 Series 5G mobile router, which serves not only as a connectivity gateway but also as a powerful edge computing platform. Systrans containerized its Navineo CAD/AVL application to run directly within a Docker container on the router, completely eliminating the need for a separate, proprietary onboard computer. This open-architecture model, inspired by ITxPT principles, allows STTR to own and control its onboard technology ecosystem.
This achievement unlocks a future where technology updates and new features can be deployed through software rather than costly hardware replacements. Fleet-wide software updates that previously required physically visiting each bus with a USB stick can now be completed remotely in a single day using Ericsson’s NetCloud Manager. With reliable, real-time data, STTR can now offer accurate arrival information to riders and utilize a Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system to keep buses on schedule, significantly improving service quality.
How it works
Working with engineering consultants CIMA+ and CAD/AVL software provider Systrans, STTR developed an approach that turns conventional transit technology on its head. Rather than buying another proprietary onboard computer, the team separated hardware from software with an open, capable platform, letting its Navineo CAD/AVL software to run directly on the router, eliminating the need for a separate onboard computer.
Ericsson Cradlepoint R1900 Series 5G mobile routers were deployed across 65 buses in approximately three weeks, replacing STTR’s disparate networking solutions with a single router that acts as the central hub for everything: the passenger displays inside and outside the vehicle, the fare collection system, security cameras, the driver’s tablet, automated stop announcements, and ridership counters. A single 7-in-1 antenna handles GPS, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity. The driver’s emergency panic button connects directly to the router, so an alert reaches the operations centre the moment it is triggered. No separate device needed. Operational and location data from each bus feeds into cloud-based systems that power both the real-time tracking that operations staff rely on and a Transit Signal Priority (TSP) system at intersections. When a bus is running behind schedule and carrying a full load of passengers, the system can extend a green light to help it catch up. Across approximately 100 intersections, that intelligence adds up to meaningfully faster, more reliable service for riders
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