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NJ TRANSIT deploys new fare collection technology on trains
NJ Transit has announced it is launching a pilot programme in which select train crews will use handheld mobile devices to scan and validate tickets...
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‘Root and branch reform’ for rail fares is on the table
Britain’s rail companies, from both the public and private sectors, are launching a public consultation to seek ‘root and branch reform’ of fares and ticketing regulation.
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Penalty fares altered to protect passengers’ genuine mistakes
Individuals who made sincere mistakes in purchasing the incorrect ticket will hopefully not be treated like fare dodgers now with the new guidance policy in place…
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Metra is stopping the sale of tickets through their website
Tickets will have to be purchased through mobile applications, ticket agents or ticket machines after June 2018 as Metra removes the option to purchase tickets from their website…
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Elizabeth line fares to be the same price as a similar Tube journey
Transport for London (TfL) have announced that Elizabeth line pay-as-you-go fares within Zones 1-6 will be the same as the fares on existing TfL services, ensuring affordable travel for millions of Londoners when the railway opens through central London in December 2018.
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ORR continues its investigation of ticket vending machines with new market study
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today launched a market study into the supply of ticket vending machines and automatic ticket gates in a bid to enhance the value of the technology for rail companies and passengers.
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Transport Focus and HS2 explore what passengers think about future railways
A ‘customer community’ established between Transport Focus and HS2 Ltd has revealed what future railways – such as HS2 – should aim to offer passengers, with payment and ticketing, luggage and catering being the three most important areas...
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Caltrain to launch mobile ticketing app
Caltrain Mobile is set to launch on 10 February 2018, allowing riders to purchase and activate tickets using their smartphone devices.
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Middle East Rail returns for the 12th edition with a boom in repeat exhibitors
$16 billion of rail contracts planned to be awarded in 2018 under spotlight...
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Rail fare increase pays for thousands of additional seats
3 January 2018 | By
Brand new electric Electrostar trains are now operating on Great Western Railway’s (GWR), providing almost 8,000 extra train seats…
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Virtual ticket agents help Greater Anglia passengers at ticket machines
Rail passengers in East Anglia, if struggling with the machine, can now press a button which will put them through to a real person who can help buy tickets and find the best fares…
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Orchestrated mobility: Mobile app solutions for seamless travel
On 9 November 2017, Global Railway Review hosted a webinar in association with Axon Vibe, which explored how smart mobile apps can help create seamless passenger experiences and provide opportunities for new sources of revenue. Here, Axon Vibe’s Thomas Annicq (CEO US), John Fagan (CTO) and Kilian Ulm (Head of…
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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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Industry-first connection between SNCF and SilverRail announced
An industry-first connection between SNCF and SilverRail has been announced.
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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...