Rail Ticketing System
Get On Track With Your Ticketing
As a trusted partner of the Chicago Transit Authority since 2003, myCloudFare has provided operators and agencies of all sizes the ability to provide a pay-as-you-go or pre-paid ticketing option for rail passengers.
Rail passengers who no longer carry cash are looking for a convenient, alternative method to purchase tickets. Through their own private account, rail customers can purchase tickets from their smart phones and validate them immediately upon boarding for their journey.
Benefits
Experience the innovative approach of the myCloudFare ticketing suite no matter if your rail system is above ground, on ground or underground.
Benefits for your passengers:
- Train Tracker.
- Plot Train Routes and Vehicle Locations on Google Maps.
- Display Alerts for Stop/Station.
Benefits for your transit agency:
- Configurable and programmable fare policy for different rider classes and vehicle sizes.
- Retail POS terminals for paper 2D-barcode ticket sales.
- Smart card solution using CIPURSE security standard.
- Fare inspection device to scan paper and mobile 2D-barcode tickets.
Products
Electronic Fund Transfer at Point of Sale (POS)
The standalone POS will consist of a credit/debit module and a PIN pad for carrying out the debit/credit card payment. The passenger will be asked to use his/her credit/debit card and to provide the signature on the terminal as validation of card ownership.
Handheld Validator
A rugged device the size of a modern cell phone with one of the highest water and dust protection ratings available on the market today. It can scan both 2D barcodes and smartcards with enough battery life to last all day and then some.
Mobile Apps
Empowers riders to pay for their fares on the device they carry with them every day. Customer’s payment information is stored securely on out account-based system for super fast ticket purchases. Also provides easy access to all tickets and passes available on the rider’s account.
Smart Card/Wearables
For riders that don’t have access to the web or a mobile device, we can also offer smart media for fare payments. Funds can be loaded remotely through the customer portal and all our fare validation devices are RFID/NFC compatible.