Software Overview
Product
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The only interior layout analysis tool built on 400,000 real passenger observations — not theoretical models. Compare layout variants for dwell time, luggage stowage, achievable seat occupancy and total capacity — to identify the most efficient one — within just 20 minutes.
20 min per layout100% achievable occupancy100% stowable luggage−70% dwell time
Award-winning TrainOptimizer®
The problem
Only ~10% of vehicles on the market are truly efficient.
Most operators maximise seat count and call it done. The data tells a different story.
20%of seats made unusable by poorly designed luggage storage and the overall layout concept
70%of passengers stow luggage disruptively — blocking aisles — due to insufficient luggage storage facilities
300%longer dwell time due to poorly designed vehicles — leading to higher energy consumption, delays and inefficiency
How it works
From layout to evidence in 20 minutes.
01
Design
Create or import a vehicle interior layout — seats, luggage racks, doorways, multipurpose areas and much more in just 20 minutes.
02
Configure
Set route type, travel purpose, airport service flag, regional passenger-behaviour data and age/gender distribution packages.
03
Simulate
Run a simple average evaluation or a detailed passenger model. Results in a few seconds.
04
Compare
Review clear output metrics across layout variants — pick the winner with evidence you can cite.
Features
Everything you need to make the case.
Online SaaS
No installation. No IT integration. Access from any browser.
Layout comparison
Benchmark layout A vs. B vs. C side by side.
Regional data packs
Passenger behaviour data specific to your market, as add-ons.
Travel purpose config
Airport, long-distance, commuter — each has different behaviour profiles.
Two evaluation modes
Simple average for fast scoping or detailed model for procurement.
Tender-ready output
Expert opinions that meet the evidentiary standard for tender submission.
Outputs
Three metrics. Every decision covered.
Luggage stowage analysis
Storage options for luggage, number of items that cannot be stowed per passenger.
Seat occupancy and total capacity
Actual achievable seat-occupancy rate and number of seats rendered unusable by the layout. Total capacity, including standing passengers.
Dwell time analysis
Average passenger boarding and deboarding and total time per door per stop — direct comparisons between different variants and entire trains for a given number of passengers and various travel purposes.
Data packages
Your market. Your passengers.
Regional data packages reflect the actual behaviour of passengers on your specific routes — not European averages. Available as licence add-ons.
Included
Standard dataset
Pan-European passenger behaviour data based on 400,000+ observations across 10+ countries. Covers seat occupancy, luggage stowage and boarding flows.
Add-on
Custom dataset
netwiss develops custom data packages tailored to specific markets, route types or operators. Contact us to discuss scope and methodology.
Talk to us about a custom packQuiz
Test your knowledge
Check your instinct on luggage, dwell time and seat capacity.
Consulting add-on
Full-licence holders save 50% on consulting.
That's 25+ years of empirical research applied to your specific vehicle, route and tender — layout review, expert opinions and procurement support at half the standard rate.
+20%effective capacity
−70%dwell time
50%consulting discount
Academy
Lectures, tutorials and software walkthroughs.
Free video library covering the TrainOptimizer® methodology, software workflow, and real-world examples.
Software Overview
TrainOptimizer Overview 10min
Video Tutorials
TrainOptimizer Software Tutorial Overall Project
Ready to evaluate a layout?
Talk to our experts about a tailored licence, demo access, or expert review.