Innovation award for rail barcode ticket programme

A smarter ticketing programme for rail passengers has been recognised with an industry innovation award. The ongoing programme, led by the Rail Delivery Group and supported by North Highland, aims to increase the acceptance of barcode tickets on mobile devices at stations around the country. In addition to the 759 barriers that already accept barcode tickets, more than 800 are being upgraded. In addition, over 3,100 handheld scanning devices are being introduced, so by the end of this year the programme will see barcode tickets accepted on more than 70% of travelled routes in the country (outside of London).