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About smart

Smart travel is about providing modern, digital or electronic options for tickets and / or payment when travelling on public transport – no matter which operator or mode of travel.

We’re working with the industry to capture secure, standardised and best fit technology for you to have the smartest options available for your journey needs - connecting you with an easier public transport experience.

You can now use one smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators and, where available, download your operator’s mobile app or use contactless payment on board. Visit www.SmartTravel.scot to see more on how smart can simplify travel for you.

As smart technology progresses and infrastructure is implemented, more options should become available with your public transport provider.

Our role is to help operators modernise their equipment and infrastructure to bring a standardised consistent travel experience for the customer, for all public transport.

Delivery strategy and vision

We are working to deliver a customer-focused, multi-modal, multi-operator smart ticketing system across Scotland. What this will mean for you is paper-free access to travel across multiple modes of public transport, using smartcards or mobile tickets.

We’re also supporting operators with a range of other smart ticketing and payments initiatives, for example using contactless bank cards, m-ticket apps or mobile wallets such as Apple or Android pay.

We have also committed to a study to look at account based ticketing for Scotland, and also to undertake a feasibility for providing the free bus travel NEC saltire card on a mobile device.

Our remit is to deliver on the Scottish Government's vision that:

All journeys on Scotland's public transport networks can be accessed using some form of smart ticketing or payment."

We started the delivery of this in 2006, upgrading the national smart infrastructure to accept the saltire card branded National Entitlement Card estate for concessionary travel on bus.

Our delivery strategy, updated for 2018, details some of the other projects we are currently progressing to achieve this vision.

Projects and products

Traveline scotland aggregator project – discovery phase.

We're working in partnership with Traveline Scotland, CPT and representative transport operators on a technical and solution development study.

The study regards collation of enhanced timetable and fares information, with a view to increasing public provision of travel data and improve the customer’s experience of public transport, and relates to our revised 2018 Delivery Strategy . Fujitsu Services UK&I has been engaged to undertake this work and input will be sought from transport organisations across multiple modes and geographies.

• Read the technical solution report

This work is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund .

There are currently two very successful city smartzones, where smart, integrated ticketing can be used across different bus service providers, Grasshopper in Aberdeen(shire) and ABC in Dundee. This means you can load a daily or weekly ticket onto your smartcard and travel on any bus that comes along – no more waiting for the right operator.

Glasgow has also launched its Tripper smartzone (Nov 17) and Edinburgh is set to follow in 2018. Partnership working between bus operators, local government and the Scottish Government has led to the success of these schemes.

Smaller schemes with big social impacts, such as Employability Hub and Through Care have been launched in Renfrewshire. These use smart travel services to help address transport issues faced by many young people in the area, particularly access for travelling to work and study.

In Perth a trial of interoperable smartcards for students, who travel using both bus and train, is currently proving a success. We are also working in partnership with Local Authorities for schools and Further Education transport projects to enable children and students to get smart travel – these are being delivered in East Lothian, Argyll & Bute, Western Isles, Dumfries & Galloway, and Perth & Kinross.

All these schemes have potential to grow across regions.

To further facilitate smart ticketing, we have also supported the launch of commercial saltire cards with a number of smaller bus operators around the country. The saltire card allows you to store your electronic ticket on it, removing the need for paper tickets.

On trains, the ScotRail network is now fully smart enabled, with an array of ticket types on offer (including Anytime, Season and Flexi-pass tickets). These can now be purchased on train as well as through the ticket machines and soon will be available from ticket offices. ScotRail is committed to smart services, seeking for 60% of its passengers’ journeys to smart by 2019.

For our lifeline ferry services, we are working with operators and local authorities to upgrade infrastructure and implement smart services, as well as interoperability across rail, bus, ferry, tram and subway.

We also note the recent success of contactless bank cards for travel convenience and are supportive of this payment method.

Smart Pay Grant Fund

As part of the Low Carbon Travel and Transport Programme (LCTT), the Smart Pay Grant Fund was launched in November 2018 to financially assist bus operators to provide a contactless payment service. The project is in response to the shift away from cash to contactless payments and to assist smaller bus operators compete with the larger operators who already offer the service.

The Grant Fund  is accessible to all operators, local authorities and regional transport partnerships that provide commercial bus services to the general public in Scotland.

The £1.1 million Grant Fund supports successful applicants introduce a contactless payment service making access to bus travel easier and more convenient. The aim is to encourage passenger journeys and reduce a reliance on the car, lowering carbon emissions and improving our air quality.

The move towards payment via contactless bank cards has had an impressive impact on the travelling market. We are pleased to see larger operators embrace this convenient and simple payment method for rail, bus and ferry travel.

As this movement will mean infrastructure and cost implications for the smaller sized bus operators across Scotland, we are looking at how we can support this, to bring payment convenience to the whole of Scotland.

The move towards payment via contactless bank cards has had an impressive impact on the travelling market. We are pleased to see larger operators embrace this convenient and simple payment method for rail, bus, tram and ferry travel.

This movement will mean infrastructure and cost implications for the smaller sized bus operators across Scotland. Transport Scotland, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, have developed a £1.1 million Smart Pay Grant Fund to financially assist with the introduction of a contactless payment service to bring payment convenience to the whole of Scotland.

Saltirecard

Saltire card is the Scottish Government ITSO accredited smartcard. ITSO is the Department for Transport identified system for smart ticketing, and is a secure, encrypted software, standardised across the UK.

Our saltire card and other ITSO smartcards allow you to store electronic travel tickets on them. It means you can tap on board to make your journey and there is no need to keep hold of a paper ticket for your travel. It also allows for interoperability – the smartcard chip can be read on any ITSO compliant infrastructure, this is available on all bus operations, on the ScotRail network and Glasgow Subway, and we are working to bring it in place on ferry and tram.

You can usually purchase tickets online at the operators website, and these will then be available after a set period of time to collect either on board your bus for bus travel, or at train station machines or gates for rail travel.

You will also find the saltire card logo on the concessionary travel and young scot cards, as this uses the same ITSO technology. These cards are also interoperable, bus, train and subway tickets can be stored and read on them.

Fife in the Fast Lane

We are working with Stagecoach and ScotRail to promote public transport travel across the newly dedicated public transport corridor on the Forth Road Bridge. You can use your smart card to purchase tickets on either bus or rail and we are working hard on the technical integration to make these interoperable, so you will only need one card.

Make life easier

We are supporting online purchase for smart tickets with Prentice Coaches and Eves Coaches in East Lothian and Shiel Buses in Fort William

We have launched smart ticketing interoperability which enables you to use one ITSO smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators.

People now have the choice between 16 types of ITSO smartcards (both saltirecard and operators’ own) that are already available across Scotland. This improvement makes the process for people to use smart ticketing on public transport easier.

It aims to reduce the number of paper tickets and plastic smartcards being produced and encourage people out of their cars and onto more sustainable public and active transport.

Read more about ITSO smartcards and other smart ticketing and payment methods at www.SmartTravel.scot .

Smart survey

During Summer 2018 we collaborated with operators, local authorities and smartcard providers to ask you about your travel choices, current ticket use and any smart ticketing, or smart medium (including mobile or smartcard) preferences.

Over 2000 people responded, including both concessionary and non-concessionary passengers, from all over Scotland

• Read more about what you said in the smart survey publication

Smart and integrated ticketing survey 2023

We’re working hard to enhance smart and integrated ticketing in Scotland, making it easier for you to use sustainable transport and access the best tickets for your journey.

As part of this, we’re refreshing our 2018 Smart Delivery Strategy and we’d like to know what you think about the future of smart and integrated ticketing on public transport in Scotland. Since we launched this strategy, we’ve supported getting contactless payments on buses, helped to expand the concessionary travel schemes, and improved the integration of smartcards. So where should we focus next?

The survey should take about 10 minutes and will ask about your use and thoughts of public transport tickets and payments. It will close on Sunday 14 May 2023.

• Complete the smart and integrated ticketing in Scotland survey 2023

Thank you for taking part.

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Travel safer with Smartcard Season tickets

Travel contactless as often as you like and save money with 7-day, monthly and annual Season tickets. 

• Buy your Season ticket on our app or website
• Load tickets on your TfW Smartcard by tapping on a station Smartcard reader or your smartphone
• You're good to go

Get your Smartcard today by creating an account/logging into your existing account. Once you have successfully created an account/logged into your existing account, navigate to manage Smartcards and click order a new Smartcard.

How does a Smartcard work

1. buy your tickets.

• You can purchase tickets, online, at any of our self-service ticket machines and at most booking offices.
• If you've bought your ticket online via our website or app, simply select Smartcard as your delivery type

*Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street **7 day first class also available  

2. Load your tickets

• If you purchase from any of our ticket machines, load your ticket onto your card when prompted - Select Smartcard from the home screen and hold card against the card reader
• Ticket Offices - Smartcard is placed on the reader and ticket is loaded when the card is read
• Your ticket will be available to load onto your smart card, which will grant you access to the gate
• ​​If Season tickets are ordered via the website, they can be loaded onto a smartcard using our app  when connected to Wi-Fi
• 1) Switch on NFC.
• 2) Log into TfW app and click on the home icon.
• 3) Click on smart icon.

• 4) Screen requests that you present your Smartcard.

• Season tickets ordered via the Website can also be loaded onto a Smartcard at the origin location and from the following devices (where available)
• Gates - Hold Smartcard against yellow card reader

3. Tap and go

• Your Smartcard is now ready to use. Just present your Smartcard to the reader at the ticket gates, and tap out at the gates when exiting the station at your destination. You'll also need to present your card for inspection when the conductor comes round.

Why choose a Smartcard

• Faster travel - Speed through the station. Simply buy your ticket at one of our ticket vending machines and tap in and out at stations.
• Tough and reliable - Say goodbye to damaged paper tickets and ticket gate hold-ups. Everything’s loaded onto your durable Smartcard.
• Peace of mind - Lost your Smartcard? Call our team on 03333 211 202 . Customers can still call the number to request a refund for a lost season on Smartcard; however, neither Traveline Cymru, JourneyCall or Customer Relations contact centres have the ability to order a new smartcard for the customer. This can only be done by the customer themselves through their account.
• It's free to try - The TfW Smartcard is completely free.
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Smart options

Already operating smart.

There are many options for traveling smart in Scotland. The vast majority of the public transport network is now covered by smartcards , m-ticket mobile apps or smart payments.

Scroll down to see which operators are operating smart and click to find out more. 

Scottish ITSO Smartcards

Scottish ITSO smartcards can now be used to store tickets for travel across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators. This means you can now travel on bus, rail and subway using just one ITSO smartcard, rather than needing separate smartcards or paper tickets for each operator.

Depending on the operator, tickets can be loaded onto your chosen ITSO smartcard at ticket offices, ticket vending machines, on board or in advance online and can be paid for with cash, card or contactless.

There are many ITSO smartcard options available to you. For more information, click on a Scottish ITSO smartcard below.

Or to find out which smartcard works best for you, complete our short  Which Option?   questionnaire.

National Entitlement Card (for 60+ and disabled)

National Entitlement Card for Under 22s

National Entitlement Card (basic)

Young Scot Card

Eve Travel Card

GlasgowTripper

GrassHOPPER

McGill's Go!Smart

Modern Apprentice Smartcard

Moffat & Williamson

Prentice of Haddington Smartrip

Shiel Smartcard

ScotRail Photo Smartcard

ScotRail Non-photo Smartcard

ScotRail Club 50 Smartcard

Smart Travel Smartcard

Stagecoach Smart

Subway Smartcard

Subway Anonymous Smartcard

Xplore Dundee card

Non-ITSO travel cards

Depending upon where you live in Scotland and your travel needs, a non-ITSO travel card may be the most suitable option to meet your travel needs

Lothian Ridacard

SPT ZoneCard

TransPennine Card

M-ticket apps

Transport operator M-ticket apps often offer the convenience of being able to plan your journey, purchase and store tickets, keep up to date with live travel information and more all in one place. However, they can only be used with that operator and cannot be used for travel on other modes or with other operators.

Borders Buses app

Caledonian Sleeper app

Cross Country app

First mTickets app

McGill's Buses app

Next Bike Glasgow app

Next Bike Stirling app

One-Ticket app

Prentice of Haddington app

ScotRail app

Stagecoach app

TfE M-tickets app

TransPennine App

Xplore Dundee app

Smart payments

Many operators now offer you the convenience of purchasing tickets by smart "contactless" payments - so no more fear of having to have the exact change! Simply tap your contactless credit / debit card or mobile device to buy your ticket.

Contactless payments are available on these transport operators.

For more benefits, please see the "Why travel smart?" video on "The basics" page at the link below

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Stagecoach 2024 essentials: Everything you need to pack as well as what to leave at home

Grab the cowboy hat — and please, for the love of God, avoid the cowboy boots unless you've properly broken them in — and grab your friends because it's time to head to Indio for the Stagecoach country music festival.

If you're still in packing mode and not sure what to bring or what to leave at home, you've come to the right place.

Here's all the essentials you need (and should go without) at Stagecoach 2024:

Must-have items for battling the sun

Sunscreen  will be your best friend against the harsh desert sun. We recommend a product that is at least SPF 30, which should provide enough protection. However, no matter how much SPF your sunscreen has, remember to reapply it every two hours. (However, DO NOT bring any aerosol-can sunscreen, as aerosol cans are banned from the festivals. Stick to good old-fashioned lotion rather than spray.)

Sunscreen-infused lip balm  will save your lips, which are susceptible to sun damage as well (and you'll need them to be in their best condition to sing along to your favorite headliner at the top of your lungs).

Refillable water bottles  have become very trendy, but the kind that are insulated and made of metal are not allowed at Stagecoach. Make sure your bottle is made of plastic and is empty when you arrive. You can fill it at the water stations scattered throughout the festival to keep yourself hydrated.

Accordion (aka foldable) hand fans have been a super fun way to stay cool and show off your fashion sense at the fests in recent years. As long as your fan doesn't have any sharp edges and couldn't be perceived as a weapon, you're welcome to bring it to fan you and your friends (and pose for cute pics of course).

Must-have items for staying clean and sanitary

Wet wipes  are surprisingly handy at the festival. You'll be crossing dusty polo fields all day and are bound to sweat, so these help you refresh by wiping away the sweat — and the dirt that will inevitably pile up.

Hand sanitizer  was a hot commodity in 2020, and it's just as important for your Stagecoach adventures this year. There are both proper bathrooms (which can only be found across from the beer garden area) and port-o-potties (which can be found scattered all over the grounds) on site, but especially if you're headed there for weekend 2 or 3 of the back-to-back fests, you're likely to encounter many restrooms running low on soap.

More: Stagecoach guest predictions: From Thomas Rhett to Beyoncé, here's who we're hoping for

More: Stagecoach 2024: The complete guide to food and beverage options at the festival

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Must-have functional attire

A  bandana  around your neck is a must if you don't want to breathe in a copious amount of dust throughout the festival. Pull it up as a face covering when needed and the material will be light enough for you to breath out of. (A classic COVID-era fabric or surgical mask will also do the trick, but bandanas won't make you sweat as much)

Large hats  are always in style when it comes to sun-safe attire, so be on the lookout for one that matches your festival outfits. They'll keep you protected and fashionable.

Comfortable walking shoes  are needed to keep your feet from becoming sore. And festivalgoers, we beg of you, wear something practical. You will be walking and grooving and partying on your feet all day, so wear sneakers — preferably old ones that you don't mind getting dirty — with thick cushion soles.

Must-have handy accessories

Ear plugs  are helpful for protecting your eardrums from the loud music. There are plugs specifically made for concertgoing that won't drown out the music quality, and we promise you won't look like a complete dork wearing them.

Portable phone chargers are good to keep with you to make sure your smartphone doesn't run out of battery. Whether you want to spam your social media with Coachella content or prefer to live in the moment, you want your phone with you in case of an emergency.

A  small bag  is definitely necessary to carry all the aforemntioned must-haves. Carrying a bag around all day might seem cumbersome, but a small cross body bag or backpack works perfectly. Bonus tip: utilize the on-site lockers at Stagecoach. If you don't want to carry your bag all day, you can store it inside along with any potential merchandise you might buy.

Items to leave at home

There's a long list of items that are forbidden for security reasons at Stagecoach, and here's a condensed version of that list (I repeat, do NOT even try to bring any of these things through the festival gates):

NO advanced first aid kits* (including, but not limited to, hemostatic gauze or powder, tourniquets, compression bandages, decompression needles, or chest seals)

NO aerosol cans

NO air horns

NO audio recording devices

NO bicycles, skates, scooters or skateboards

NO blankets

NO chains or chain wallets

NO detachable lens cameras

NO drones or remote control aircraft, cars or toys

NO glass bottles or containers

NO glow sticks, light sticks, or LED gloves

NO hoverboards or segways

NO illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia

NO instruments

NO kites or sky lanterns

NO markers or paint pens

NO metal water bottles or containers

NO outside food or beverage

NO selfie sticks, tripods

NO stuffed animals

NO toy guns, water guns or sling shots

NO umbrellas (but you CAN "bring a small parasol as long as you are courteous to other festival goers")

NO video cameras

NO walkie talkies

Editor's note: Some of the above items are permitted in the festival camping areas, so if you have a camping pass, check stagecoach.com before packing the car to see what's allowed and what's not.

This story includes previous reporting from past Desert Sun intern Kevin Caparos

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Stagecoach 2024 essentials: Here's what to pack for the festival

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The trains and stations of the Moscow Metro

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The Moscow Metro is the third most intensive subway system in the world after Tokyo and Seoul subways. The first line was opened on May 15, 1935. Since 1955, the metro has the name of V.I. Lenin.

The system consists of 12 lines with a total length of 305.7 km. Forty four stations are recognized cultural heritage. The largest passenger traffic is in rush hours from 8:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00.

Cellular communication is available on most of the stations of the Moscow Metro. In March 2012, a free Wi-Fi appeared in the Circle Line train. The Moscow Metro is open to passengers from 5:20 to 01:00. The average interval between trains is 2.5 minutes.

The fare is paid by using contactless tickets and contactless smart cards, the passes to the stations are controlled by automatic turnstiles. Ticket offices and ticket vending machines can be found in station vestibules.

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The Moscow metro stations are the best That I know, cars do not.

Alberto Calvo · September 25, 2016 at 8:57 pm

Great videos! Moscow Metro is just spectacular. I actually visited Moscow myself quite recently and wrote a post about my top 7 stations, please check it out and let me know what you think! :)

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How can I find the cheapest train tickets to get from Moscow to Elektrostal?

Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as , but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets. Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results. Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

How many journeys from Moscow to Elektrostal are there every day?

On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Moscow to Elektrostal.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Moscow to Elektrostal

The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

Find the best day to travel to Elektrostal by train

When travelling to Elektrostal by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Moscow to Elektrostal CO2 Emissions by Train

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