Tribute (ticket)
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Tribute is one of the older generations 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 15 was use in ticket offices.[4]
Today the Tribute software is owned by Atos after acquisition of the system in 2011.[5] Development is guided by representatives from a number of TOCs, and several industry call centres.[6] Development and systems integration work is undertaken by Atos.[6]
