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'New wireless devices will save lives' says Ofcom
An Ofcom report, researched over 18 months, looks at how wireless technology could develop in the next decade and beyond - but warns that spectrum...
Air travel top 'web-enabled' sector
The air transport industry is the first 'truly web-enabled industry,' according to a survey by SITA.
Barclaycard launches OnePulse contactless card
New-style credit card uses the same contactless technology as London's Oyster travel card, and will double-up as an Oyster payment card for using...
National Express to optimise rail revenue
The transport operator has signed two multi-million pound deals to maximise the revenue per seat on its East England rail franchises.
Tech trouble corrupts London's Oyster cards
A server crash took out Transport for London's payment infrastructure yesterday, and left some people with damaged travel cards.
Transport for London CIO criticises public service IT
TfL CIO claims councils are too slow to personalise IT, and outlines challenges for London in providing tech for travel.
Glasgow gets underground mobile service
Underground transport passengers in Glasgow will be able to use their mobiles while travelling by the end of this year.
Oyster cards at risk from cloning
Researchers in Holland reveal that London’s contactless transport payment cards can be copied, allowing user to travel for free.
Public Sector Roundup: Digital radios for Glasgow's Subway
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport updates its rail comms, Barnsley goes green and Humberside Police invests in crime-fighting IT.
Highways Agency signs £75m IT outsourcing deal
Transport agency anticipates 15 per cent annual savings from new managed infrastructure and applications agreement.<br/>
Brewery drives 'greener' distribution logistics
Shepherd Neame IT refresh targets routing, scheduling and transport optimisation with new software investment for more efficient fulfilment in...
IBM beats Capita to congestion charge contract
Transport for London selects Big Blue for 2009 operational deal and Low Emission Zone scheme administration.<br/>
Bristol to expand city centre Wi-Fi network
Fourfold coverage increase encompasses key business areas, transport routes and several 'disadvantaged' communities
DfT updates geo-location IT
The government department is updating its database and website used by transport planners across the country as part of a new, two-year deal.<br/>
National Express drives £10 million IP VPN project forward
The transport group is working with Global Crossing to migrate its operations from ATM technology to a new, managed IP VPN.<br/>
Social networking for tube rage
Londoners can now take their bus and tube rants online, as Transport for London launches its own social networking site.
Public Sector Roundup: Smartcards for seniors
The Department for Transport rolls out England-wide smartcards for bus travel for seniors, Wakefield gets telehealthcare technology, and Scotland...
Oyster cards on rail by 2009
The smart contactless payment card launched by London Transport is finally extending its reach to London main rail firms within the next two years,...
Tube to trial mobile phone use
London Underground plans to test commercial and technical viability of mobile coverage on the below-ground sections of the tube transport system.
TfL terminates £100 million Oyster contract
Weeks after the system failed, Transport for London has ended the Oyster card contract seven years early.