Tribute (ticket)
Tribute is one of the new generation of ticket issuing systems introduced to ticket offices by British Rail during the mid-1990s, prior to the privatisation of the network. PC-based, it is one of several systems trialled with the aim of replacing the aging APTIS system. The original systems was developed by British Rail Business Systems,[1] and was first installed at London St Pancras on 21 January 1994.[2] By April 2005, around 250 terminals were in use[3] Following privatisation, development and support was provided to the Train Operating Companies (TOCs) by SchlumbergerSema, until they were bought by Atos in 2004.
| System information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Tribute |
| Machine type | Ticket office based |
| Type of ticket stock | Hopper-fed |
| Manufacturer | British Rail/SchlumbergerSema |
| History | |
| First introduced | 21 January 1994 |
| Locations/Areas/Train Operating Companies | |
Since the system was launched the software has undergone several major updates - release version 11 is now in use in ticket offices.[4]
Today the Tribute software is owned by Atos. Development is guided by representatives from a number of TOCs, and several industry call centres.[5] Development and systems integration work is undertaken by Atos.[5]
References
- Tribute User Manual Volume 1; Issue 3.1 (2002); British Rail Business Systems/SclumbergerSema; July 1995, as amended
- "Tribute" (PDF). Transport Ticket Society. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
- "Ticket Retailing: A Policy Statement" (PDF). Office of the Rail Regulator. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
- "News". Tribute Support. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
- "Who are we?". Tribute Support. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
Further reading
"The Future of Tickets is Tickety-Boo" (PDF). Rail Professional, March 2006. Retrieved 17 January 2008. "Tribute Limited and SchlumbergerSema Install New Train Booking Office Technology". Industrial Networking. Retrieved 17 January 2008.