Hypercom innovates rail ticketing

Hypercom is bringing mobile self-service ticketing to Germany's railways, reports More RFID.

The company says three of the major regional rail transit operators in Germany are now using Hypercom's Artema Modular unattended payment terminals with GPRS to speed ticketing in more than 370 trains serving over 200 million commuters and other travellers per year.

The PCI-approved devices accept both debit and credit cards. The installation was recently completed at key transit hubs served by Abellio, Rheinbahn and Westfalen Bahn-operated trains.

KioskCom Self Service Expo & the Digital Signage Show was recently named as one of Tradeshow Week Magazine's Fastest 50, according to Business Wire.

This is a distinction which recognises the 50 fastest-growing trade and consumer shows in North America based on total net square footage and percentage growth between 2006 and 2008.

“To be recognised by a publication that is so well regarded by our peers and professionals in this industry is truly an honour,” said Joel Davis, CEO of JD Events, the organisation behind KioskCom Self Service Expo & the Digital Signage Show.

Jetstar will introduce boarding passes via mobile phone text message (SMS) and 24-hour pre-enrolment check-in prior to the end of the year as part of a major innovation investment to revolutionise air travel for Jetstar customers, says Peanuts Online.

Jetstar passengers who Web-Check for Australian domestic flights will soon be given the option of having their boarding pass and unique boarding code sent to their mobile phone via a standard text SMS message.

The company also plans to introduce 24-hour automatic check-in to enhance the technological breakthrough.