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Trainline launches the UK’s first ever ticket price predictor
Trainline has launched the UK’s first ever train ticket price predictor though its app.
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The role of media and technology in unlocking new commercial opportunities for the rail industry
For Global Railway Review, Jason Cotterrell, Group Development Director of Exterion Media discusses the importance of data in the rail sector and why rail companies should be recognising the value of their assets when it comes to technology and media.
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The future of mobile point of sale in rail
For Global Railway Review, Simon Pont, CEO of ECR Retail Systems, discusses the changes to payment technologies, specifically with mobile point of sale systems, and how the rail industry can fully utilise these new technologies to not only enhance passenger experience but to also drive business growth.
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Ticketing improvement plans to reduce fare evasion in Massachusetts
Keolis Commuter Services (KCS) and the Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (MBTA) have announced plans to improve the commuter rail’s ticket-checking system and reduce fare evasion.
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Modern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers
Passengers travelling into and out of Bristol are set to benefit from a fleet of modern trains providing extra seating, air-conditioning, wi-fi and at-seat plugs.
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The Swift smartcard – new look, new solutions, new customers
21 June 2017 | By Transport for West Midlands
For Global Railway Review, Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) discusses its smartcard, Swift, and the benefits it allows its customers as well as the operator’s future plans in smart ticketing.
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An interview with Daniel Beutler, General Manager of Trainline International
We speak to Daniel Beutler, General Manager of Trainline International, about the popularity of international rail travel.
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Technology comes to rail passengers
11 January 2017 | By Graham Ellis
Regular Global Railway Review blogger Graham Ellis discusses the impact of the industry embracing new technologies and the resulting benefits for rail passengers…
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Rejsekort: unifying different ticketing elements to create a common-use system
28 October 2016 | By Bjørn Wahlsten, CEO of Rejsekort
Bjørn Wahlsten, CEO of Rejsekort, takes a look at what makes the Rejsekort system work, as well as its future initiatives...
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The future of train travel for SJ
21 October 2016 | By Crister Fritzson, CEO and President of SJ
In this article Crister Fritzson, Chief Executive Officer and President of SJ AB, shares some insights into the history of Sweden’s oldest and largest train operator; its recent developments and plans for the future...
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1.9 percent increase in regulated rail fares across England, Scotland & Wales
16 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Regulated rail fares will increase 1.9 percent across England, Scotland and Wales next year with the figure determined by July's Retail Prices Index (RPI). The rail industry gives its reaction...
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Call for part-time season tickets following annual rail fare increase
16 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Campaign for Better Transport has called for the introduction of part-time season tickets following today’s annual rail fare increase.
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Expedia to offer rail travel to UK customers in response to growing demand
20 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Online travel company Expedia Group has revealed it will be offering rail travel to UK customers from October 2016. The move is supported by the Rail Delivery Group.
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The death of the tangerine ticket may not be so smart
7 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Richard Farmer of BemroseBooth Paragon - a supplier of transport tickets - looks at the future of the tangerine ticket and questions the readiness and speed of a move towards smart ticketing. Global Railway Review puts his comments to ITSO…
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Bluetooth Beacon based solution wins UK Intelligent Mobility Hackathon
20 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A Bluetooth Beacon based technology solution has won the UK’s only Intelligent Mobility Hackathon, IMCreate 2.
