PRESS RELEASE: Arenaways embarks on a journey of innovation with Passengera digital services
Prague, July 7, Arenaways, an Italian private operator renowned for its innovative approach to train travel, has announced the planned launch of an infotainment system and onboard WiFi on their new train services in collaboration with Passengera.
Operating in the Piedmont region, Italy, Arenaway’s trains offer complementary mobility to support the tourism development of the area through a catalogue of special trains, events and experiences to enjoy from the first moment of travel.
The operator has recently signed a contract with Passengera, a Czech based global company, including delivery of digital services such as onboard internet connectivity and passenger infotainment.
Revolutionizing Local Connections Matteo Arena, CEO of Arenaways Longitude Holding, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership:
“We are an Italian private operator with an ambitious mission to redefine the train travel experience by also approaching the local connections with criteria of innovation and quality. We chose Passengera innovative infotainment system because it does allow to properly connect, entertain and provide real time information to passengers throughout their journey, whilst exploring the exciting landmarks and activities available along the route. Fulfilling our „Rail different“ philosophy, for the first time local connections will offer free Wi-Fi and infotainment – usually a privilege of high-speed trains.”
Connecting, Entertaining, and Informing Passengera’s modular software platform offers a comprehensive suite of features. Passengers will enjoy free Wi-Fi and infotainment on local connections. The system will provide real-time route information, weather forecasts, interactive maps, and detailed station pages. Whether exploring landmarks or discovering exciting activities along the route, passengers will stay informed and entertained. The entertainment section will offer multiple types of media such as movies, books, audiobooks or games.
Customized Experience The Passengera Infotainment system will seamlessly integrate with Arenaways’ onboard systems, and provides a central management application for easy content management. Customization ensures that the system reflects Arenaways’ unique brand identity and enhances passenger engagement. For the first time, local connections will offer a tailored digital experience, setting a new standard in train travel.
Monetization Opportunities Thanks to an extensive advertising options, transport operators with Passengera on board are able to monetize the infotainment system, therefore lower the actual costs.
More about the Passengera
Passengera is a Czech technology company that develops and delivers comprehensive digital solutions for trains, buses and other means of public transport around the world. Its integration platform provides a variety of digital services varying from connectivity and information systems, allowing them to easily integrate with other systems.
Its modular platform brings a digital experience to public transport through an on-board information and entertainment system for passengers (infotainment), provides internet connectivity, information systems integration platform and monetization tools for carriers. You can find Passengera services for example in the trains of the Czech Railways, on board the European Flixbus, tourist trains of New Zealand’s Kiwi Rail, Austal’s high speed catamaran cruising in French Polynesia, or in the project of the world's most modern subway, which is growing in Riyadh.
More about the Arenaways
Founded in Torino in 2021, Arenaways – Longitude Holding Srl is a private Italian railway enterprise owned by: GCF – Generale Costruzioni Ferroviarie SpA, a landmark of excellence in the railway infrastructures, electrification and signalling sector, active for over 60 years through 6 offices in Italy and 8 international branches; Caronte & Tourist SpA, private navigation company founded in 2003 from the merger of two historic shipping companies, that operates in Southern Italy managing the connections with and among the islands; and Longitude Partecipazioni, family company of the current CEO Matteo Arena. The mission of Arenaways is to redefine the train travel experience by also approaching the local connections with criteria of innovation and quality. Arenaways connections will start from January 2025 with two routes in the province of Cuneo, Piedmont, closed to passenger traffic since 2012. Yet the company aims to extend the service to more secondary lines up to the InterCity connections.