We’re excited to share our latest case study, showcasing how Greater Anglia, in partnership with Scheidt & Bachmann and the Rail Delivery Group, modernised ticketing with our Paper Roll Ticketing (PRT) solution in the UK . Our barcode-based PRT technology supports the UK National Rail to move away from traditional magstripe ticketing - all while maximising ticket capacity, reducing operating costs and enabling wider efficiencies across the industry.
The project began with a three-month trial in 2023, upgrading 20 FareGo ST|71 ticket vending machines (TVM) to support dual printing of both traditional magnetic stripe tickets and recyclable PRT tickets.
Highlights of the trial and subsequent roll out include:
- Zero printer failures during the trial, delivering uninterrupted service
- 86% of tickets now printed on fully recyclable paper instead of legacy media, which means a measurably reduced environmental impact
- 90% more ticket stock capacity per roll cutting refills and maintenance costs
Following the trial’s success, we began expanding our PRT solution to an additional194 TVMs across Greater Anglia’s network.
Want a deeper dive? Learn how PRT is shaping a more sustainable, cost-efficient and passenger-friendly future for UKs public transport:
