Smart cards

Thomas Ralph · 26-04-2010, 15:37

I'll try on my iPod from the nearby unsecured wireless network.

Thomas Ralph · 26-04-2010, 16:11

Yeah works fine there. Must be a block of some sort.

karlr42 · 26-04-2010, 22:03

Just bought one from Pearse. A friend raised this question:
If you get asked by a ticket inspector on train, can he read the ticket? Or does he just have to let you by?

Mark Gleeson · 26-04-2010, 22:36

Yes the ticket checkers are issued with a gadget to read the ticket. Unlike Luas the zapper displays the last tag on point and time.

Part of the RUI user trial was to nail down these human issues as well as the technology. We put the system through its paces and broke it once or twice, thats why you test. I have to give all credit to the team in Irish Rail who dealt with every question we raised and indeed invited us in to work through issues.

As of start of business Tuesday every single TVM will be able to top up a smartcard and at least 1 machine at each station can sell you a smartcard as well.

26-04-2010, 22:36	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Yes the ticket checkers are issued with a gadget to read the ticket. Unlike Luas the zapper displays the last tag on point and time. Part of the RUI user trial was to nail down these human issues as well as the technology. We put the system through its paces and broke it once or twice, thats why you test. I have to give all credit to the team in Irish Rail who dealt with every question we raised and indeed invited us in to work through issues. As of start of business Tuesday every single TVM will be able to top up a smartcard and at least 1 machine at each station can sell you a smartcard as well. __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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26-04-2010, 15:37	#1
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	I'll try on my iPod from the nearby unsecured wireless network.

26-04-2010, 16:11	#2
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	Yeah works fine there. Must be a block of some sort.

26-04-2010, 22:03	#3
karlr42 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clonsilla Posts: 340	Just bought one from Pearse. A friend raised this question: If you get asked by a ticket inspector on train, can he read the ticket? Or does he just have to let you by?