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Tickets by text for all train travellers

Ellen Widdup
17 Dec 2008


TRAIN passengers will soon be able to buy tickets by text message.

The Association of Train Operating Companies plan will let travellers on all franchises order and receive tickets on their mobile phone - even if there are seconds to spare before departure.

The fare will be charged to a pre-registered credit card. Ben Wittaker of Masabi, the firm behind the system, said: "Once you send your text message to purchase your ticket, you will receive a response with a barcode reference, which can be scanned by inspectors."

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And when the batteries go flat on your mobile...

Just before a ticket check...?

- John, Wapping, 18/12/2008 10:10
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Great idea. If they can make it work reliably. It may of course be quicker to travel by flying pig.

- Mark, St Albans, UK, 17/12/2008 17:00
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