Introducing FEnX: A New Chapter in Transit Innovation

For decades, Cubic has been the global leader and trusted partner in fare gate design, having deployed thousands of solutions across the world's most complex transit networks. The FEnX fare gate represents the culmination of our collective learning—a breakthrough that reflects our deepest understanding of public transportation agency challenges. Our journey to FEnX began by listening. We engaged transport agencies worldwide, hearing their most pressing challenges: reducing fare evasion, improving accessibility, enhancing passenger experience, and maintaining rock-solid reliability. These priorities often seemed mutually exclusive—until now.
The genesis of FEnX was not a typical product development story. It was born from countless conversations with transportation leaders frustrated by technological limitations. We heard about the financial strain of fare evasion, the complexity of maintaining aging infrastructure, and the growing demand for more inclusive, user-friendly transit experiences.
Traditional fare gate design forces painful compromises. Increased security typically means reduced accessibility, and enhanced durability often comes at the cost of user experience. FEnX shatters these limitations, proving that a pivotal innovation can reconcile seemingly contradictory objectives.
Our multi-disciplinary teams spent years developing a solution that could address these multifaceted challenges. We extensively researched transit systems from New York to Sydney and London to Boston. Each system presented unique challenges and revealed universal truths about modern transit agencies' needs.
The gate embodies Cubic's new commitment to agility and openness. Unlike previous generations of transit technology, FEnX is fundamentally designed for integration and adaptability. Its API-forward architecture allows seamless connections with third-party systems. Every setting can be remotely configured without complex software deployments, leveraging commercially available components that reduce implementation and maintenance complexity.
Multi-sensor fusion technology represents more than a technical achievement—it's a philosophical approach to solving transit challenges. Combining the latest detection technology and computer vision, FEnX creates a holistic understanding of transit entry points beyond simple fare collection.
The result is a fare gate that provides:
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Remote monitoring and customisable configuration capabilities, enable operators to update settings, sounds, and messaging in real-time without the need to deploy software changes.
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API-forward architecture, ensuring seamless third-party integrations, including integrated advertising displays that can open new revenue opportunities for agencies.
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100% commercially available parts, providing cost-effective maintenance and long-term reliability.
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FEnX is the lightest weight and most compact design available in the market, maximizing station space and allowing for additional aisles, increasing passenger throughput, and reducing congestion during peak hours and major events. FEnX is made in the USA.
For transportation agencies, FEnX isn't just a product. It's a strategic platform that transforms entry points from cost centers into intelligent, revenue-generating assets. Our campaign slogan—"It's Not Just a Gate. It's a Gateway to Possibilities"—isn't marketing hyperbole. It's a genuine reflection of how we've reimagined transit infrastructure.
As cities evolve, transit systems will become more than just modes of transportation. They must be intelligent, adaptive, and user centric. FEnX represents our commitment to this vision—a commitment to creating seamless, accessible, and forward-thinking transit experiences. We’ve learned that true innovation comes from listening, understanding, and challenging existing paradigms. FEnX is more than a technological breakthrough. It bridges what transit is today and what it could be tomorrow.