Fiedler – FAHRGASTINFORMATION BEI SCHNELLBAHNEN 1971

Description

“Die Fahrgastinformation bei Schnellbahnen” is a five-page (pp. 60-68) article from 1971, authored by Dr.-Ing. Joachim Fiedler of Wuppertal and published in “nahverkehrs-praxis Nr. 2/1971.” This authoritative piece offers foundational principles for effective passenger information systems in rapid transit. Despite its age, its insights into consistency, clarity, and system design remain highly relevant. The document is richly illustrated with six figures, including photographs of real-world station signage and system maps from various international cities (e.g., Hamburg, Berlin), providing tangible practical relevance. Fiedler, an engineering expert, comprehensively discusses visual, auditory, and textual information methods, passenger flow, and practical considerations, lending significant trustworthiness and making it an invaluable historical resource for urban transport planning and design.