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« on: March 19, 2015, 11:13:14 »
http://www.firstgreatwestern.info/coffeeshop/index.php?topic=15482.msg172510#msg172510

Following that conversation I had last week with the DSM at Bristol TM‡(resolve), word reaches me that what I was told is indeed correct.

A pilot scheme is coming, as discussed at the FGW▸ (First Great Western) Community Rail Conference.
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« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2015, 20:14:09 »
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« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2015, 20:31:31 »
Do you know anything about what this smart ticketing scheme might look like in practice? Something like Oyster▸ (Smartcard system used by passengers on Transport for London services) cards, maybe? And is it to be restricted to the Severn Beach line or will it be compatible with other smart ticketing/smart card systems on other lines? For instance, I recently read this:
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Smart ticketing is coming to the West Midlands as the Department for Transport (DfT» (Department for Transport - about)) pledges ^620,000 for the scheme.
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Separately, the minister also announced that the government will be working with the UK▸ (United Kingdom) Cards Association ^ the body representing the card payments industry ^ to bring contactless payment to public transport country-wide.
http://www.railtechnologymagazine.com/Fares-rail-policy-and-DfT-news/dft-invests-in-smart-ticketing-in-the-west-midlands
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