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The BVG presents one of the world's largest computer control systems

Since 2002, the BVG is using the computerized control system known as RBL (Rechnergestütztes Betriebsleitsystem), which ensures better connection precision, prevents early departures, and shortens travel times.

On 1 March 2002, the BVG made the official presentation of the computerized control system known as RBL (Rechnergestütztes Betriebsleitsystem), which has been running for the tram and bus systems since the beginning of the year.

Because of its size, the route network can only be monitored by computer. This is the only way to fulfill the high requirements placed on a modern transport system in terms of punctuality, reliable connections, and rapid information services. After all, the BVG serves a surface area as large as Stuttgart, Hamburg, und Munich combined. That's why the BVG made every effort to receive 40 million euros worth of funding from the GVFG (Municipal Transport Funding Law - Gemeinde-Verkehrs-Finanzierungsgesetz) for this project. Berlin, which intends to develop into a centre for transport systems and modern technology, can now be proud of the result.

More advantages of the RBL computerized control system
Passengers benefit from reliable connections, the prevention of early departures, and shorter travel times. But RBL also optimizes operations. For the first time, the control centre now has a display of actual traffic proceedings, which allows it to monitor and coordinate operations. Bus drivers used to report delays to the control centre, for example, but now the control staff can recognize potential delays and minimize the consequences by recommending detours. This means a new set of duties for the personnel. They are undergoing appropriate training, and their new strategic method of operations is progressively going into effect.