Seminar on public transport travel information services

Creation date: 19 November 2007

On 6 December 2007,  ITS United Kingdom, through its Passenger Information Interest Group, will host an afternoon seminar entitled “Public Transport – Information and Payment System Update”.

Provisional Programme

Chairman – Dr Christopher Querée, ATOC

Speakers include:-
• Voice recognition in Train Tracker – Ruth Long, Eckoh
• Oyster card developments – Will Judge, TfL
• The English National Bus Concession smartcard scheme – David Hytch, LogicaCMG
• The English Bus Service Registration project – Roger Slevin, DfT
• NFC phone travel information at Blackfriars Station – Nick Knowles, Kizoom
• Rail Passenger Information – Colin Taylor / Stephen Corlett, Thales
• RTPI Audio Announcement activities– Gareth Tilley, Atkins
• Analysis of data on public transport use from smartcards – Peter White, University of Westminster

Launched in December 1999, the Passenger Infromation Interest Group provides a forum for public transport operators, system providers, local authorities, government departments, consultants and academic researchers to meet for informal discussion and information exchange. It is chaired by Dr Chris Querée of ATOC.

For further information, please contact Jennie Martin at Tel: +44 20 7709 3003 or mailbox@its-uk.org.uk