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An integrated ticketing network would be that he heart of the overall system. The options available at the passenger user-interface sets in sequence a series of commands to various network control mechanisms, so that the system configures itself to respond to the requirements for each personal trip.

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On boarding the transfer vehicle, a passenger would insert his smart card, into a machine, which would then show a screen displaying options. This would include usage information [e.g. total accumulated monthly bill, user credits, journey records and ancillary charges for services such as station parking facilities] and default destinations [those accessed most frequently by an individual] would be shown.

The passenger would then be able to select from a range of seats graded by cost. The system would be amenable to regular travelers who might participate in club-card schemes to assure them the availability of preferred seats at selected journey times. Remaining available first class seats could be auctioned depending on synchronous demand.

The comprehensive monitoring of seats' availability throughout the network at any moment creates powerful opportunities. Total operational control in supplying rush hour demand peaks, would be feasible, and this would help re-dress surplus capacity at quiet times. Variations in demand could be further lessened through interactive pricing which capitalise on rush hour peak's to subsidize afternoon demand troughs; for the benefit of pensioners, students or welfare claimant's.

After a passenger has input his journey requirements, the touch sensitive VDU screen displays pertinent information, such as his allocated seat number, estimated time of arrival, and where / when to change lines.
Each seat could have an LED showing the seats’ number and might flash to the occupant to warn it's time to prepare for disembarkation from the mother vehicle.

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