CrossCountry trains has launched a mobile app which is being described as the first one to deliver real-time travel information across all rail networks and also mobile ticketing in one go. The Train Tickets app allows customers to plan journeys, buy tickets for any journey in Britain as well as receive m-tickets for certain routes.

Published: 28 Sep 2011

CrossCountry trains has launched a mobile app which is being described as the first one to deliver real-time travel information across all rail networks and also mobile ticketing in one go. The Train Tickets app allows customers to plan journeys, buy tickets for any journey in Britain as well as receive m-tickets for certain routes.

The addition of m-tickets, supported on certain routes, is in the form of 2D barcodes and readable tickets. Users simply activate m-tickets before boarding a train, inspectors can then verify using a barcode scanner or by confirming the animated colour sequence on their ticket machines.

The application also has the option to link in-application purchases to the user’s web account, giving them a single convenient place to view all their ticket purchases, or print out purchase records for expense claims.

Unlike some online train ticket retailers, CrossCountry says it does not charge booking or credit card fees on tickets bought on its website or via the new Train Tickets app.

The Train Tickets app supports iPhone, Blackberry, Android and Nokia smartphones as well as most everyday handsets. It has been developed by technology specialists Masabi.