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Pearse Station

emmagean · 2008-08-25 07:40:57

Anyone who has been at Pearse station lately will notice the new 'automated' ticket machines in operation at the station. On Platform 1 (northbound platform) there are approximately 20 of these machines in place and on Platform 2 (southbound platform) there are about 7 (maybe 8....correct me if I'm wrong). This is despite…

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#32 10-09-2008 12:43pm
patrickmooney

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Yes I've seen the new route maps last night. Almost every country I've been to shows these and should be used at all stations highlighing the current station, the previous and next. Very helpful for users who don't take the train frequently.

Additionally, I hate those automated ticket validators. I waste so much time trying to find my ticket validate etc. Why can't we be like every other country and have a faster checking process, like the oyster in London or suica in Tokyo. I was in Tokyo last week and used the Sucia card on ALL modes of transport and was even able to use it in vending machines. It's a proven concept, the Irish Rail validators appear to be set up to enable them. I see Dublin Bus have turned on their smart card, about time too!

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