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UK government to invest £80 million into smart rail ticketing
The UK government has set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
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West Yorkshire’s ‘game changing’ multi-operator smart ticketing app released
MCard, West Yorkshire’s multi-operator smartcard ticketing scheme, has released an android app that customers can use to buy and then load tickets.
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Orchestrated mobility: Mobile app solutions for seamless travel
26 September 2017 | By Axon Vibe
In this webinar, Axon Vibe will discuss how their smart mobile apps can prepare you for the future, create seamless passenger experience and provide opportunities for new sources of revenue...
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Grand Central Rail releases new e-ticketing service
Grand Central Rail, which provides a direct train service from London to Yorkshire and the North East, has released a new e-ticketing service.
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Virgin Trains customers can now bid for last minute first class upgrades
Virgin Trains customers can now bid on last minute upgrades for first class tickets on east coast services via upgrade app Seatfrog.
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Rail IT: Secure digital services for the safest mode of transport
The ongoing digitalisation of railways results in a wealth of new, useful features being installed on trains to provide passengers with entertainment services and useful features such as seat reservations and the ability to purchase tickets for onward journeys. But it is imperative these digital services are protected against cyber-…
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Technology is the key to unlocking cross-border rail travel in Europe
Global rail is experiencing a renaissance; governments across the world are investing in high-speed infrastructure and, more and more, rail carriers are recognising the important role that technology has to play in improving the customer experience. In turn, travellers are opting for rail (often over air, when it comes to…
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How SJ is improving passenger experience one digital initiative at time
Jenny Gejke, Head of Digital Channel Development at SJ AB, goes into detail about the operator's busy spring whereby the company unveiled many digital initiatives from mobile payments, microchip implant ticketing and helpful new features via the operator’s app...
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Trainline partners with Leo Express in Central and Eastern Europe
Trainline has announced a partnership with Czech transport operator Leo Express.
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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.
