Passenger Activities, Postures, Dis(Comfort) Perception, and Needs During Train Travel

Sumalee Udomboonyanupap*, Stella Boess, Peter Vink

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volumeConference contributionScientificpeer-review

Abstract

This study aims to collect data on the activities, postures, dis(comfort), and needs of train passengers. Observations in the trains and questionnaires completed by train passengers were used. The online questionnaire was completed using the smartphone of the passengers during the train trip. The most often observed activity of the passengers was using a smartphone while travelling. They used a smartphone to listen to music, chat or type, look at a video or picture, and to read. Most passengers reported that they hold a smartphone with both hands and used a smartphone with the right hand also. The thigh support and the armrests of the seat showed the lowest comfort and certainly have room for improvement. Future research could be considered to design the seat to increase passenger comfort while using a smartphone.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2021) - Volume II
Subtitle of host publicationInclusive Design
EditorsNancy L. Black, W. Patrick Neumann, Ian Noy
PublisherSpringer
Pages393-400
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9783030746049
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Event 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, IEA 2021 - Virtual, Online
Duration: 13 Jun 202118 Jun 2021

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume220
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference 21st Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, IEA 2021
CityVirtual, Online
Period13/06/2118/06/21

Keywords

  • Activities
  • Discomfort
  • Posture
  • Smartphone
  • Train

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Passenger Activities, Postures, Dis(Comfort) Perception, and Needs During Train Travel'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this