The Swiss-based Ruf Group won the contract to implement this project and was assigned the task of equipping 115 double-decker shuttle trains (DSTs) with a digital information and video surveillance system. While Ruf provided the displays in the trains, the computer platform and the complete video surveillance system with emergency telephones, Axis supplied the network cameras as a Ruf partner.

The project evoked consistently positive reactions from the Swiss: this is certainly based not only on the relatively high safety requirement, but also on the additional reassurance provided by the video surveillance system. In addition, the successful project also created the basis for extending the security network, for example to the entire rail network including stations. The collaboration with the customer was also very enriching for Axis. This new order is a gratifying further development of the partnership with Ruf Telematik for the installation in the SBB traffic network.

"With Axis, we've found a reliable partner which offers sound technology, simple assembly and full configuration and maintenance of the cameras. It was particularly important to us that they are network cameras, because analog technology will also die out in the environment of public transport" said Sven Schraven, responsible for product management and VisiWeb project leader at Ruf Telematik AG.