Re: Sydney people movers.

[billboltonREMOVE-TO-EMAIL@computer.org (Bill Bolton)]

"Daniel Nightingale" <dnightingale@bigpond.com> wrote:

> Can't CityRail get data from the magnetic tickets when they are inserted in
> the departing stations barrier, and then use the data to plan how many
> services will be required for return journeys? The STA uses magnetic
> tickets, and has a program to track and audit routes based on usage. Or does
> this require some thought on CityRail's behalf?

Only some of the larger suburban stations have ticket gates, many
suburban stations, including relatively high traffic ones such as
Gordon, do not.  It is quite possible to get to Olympic Park by train
without having had a magnetic ticket swiped 

Cheers,

Bill