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Zipabout launch WhatsApp’s first personalised message service with National Rail
UK rail passengers will now have the opportunity to access personalised real-time travel information for their journeys through WhatsApp, the most popular private communications service in the world. This is a huge step for our AI and prediction technology, and the first of its kind for WhatsApp – delivering personalised journey information to improve the passenger experience.
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Zipabout's new retail trial offers free drinks and snacks to encourage return to rail travel
Our retail trial is officially underway! In partnership with SSP Retail & National Rail, passengers travelling through selected stations will be able to redeem loyalty rewards to enhance their journey.
Zipabout launch WhatsApp’s first personalised message service with National Rail
UK rail passengers will now have the opportunity to access personalised real-time travel information for their journeys through WhatsApp, the most popular private communications service in the world. This is a huge step for our AI and prediction technology, and the first of its kind for WhatsApp – delivering personalised journey information to improve the passenger experience.
The most dog-friendly train holidays in the UK
Around 9 million people in the UK own at least one dog. So, it comes as no surprise that holidaying with our canine companions is more popular than ever. And the best bit? Dogs are legally allowed to travel on trains for free, so you can hop on board with your dog in tow!
Return of the track: how to tackle anxiety on trains
As the government encourages us all to return to our jobs, using trains might be unavoidable. And although face masks and social distancing remain mandatory safety measures, this still isn't enough to stop the feeling of anxiety or fear as we return to the track.
Avoiding the busiest travel times this Christmas
Last week the Government announced that the Coronavirus transport restrictions currently in place across the UK would be lifted for a five-day period between from 23rd to 27th December, as the UK prepares to spendtime with their friends and family over Christmas. What effect will this have on public transport?
Why our forecast demand data is so important (and accurate!)
We know our predictions are pretty good - but that's (quite rightly!) not enough. So we asked BCRRE and the University of Birmingham to test and validate our prediction capability to make it viable for operational use on the public transport network
Stay safe – how to avoid busy journeys this Christmas
You'd expect tougher lockdown restrictions would see a reduction in the number of people planning journeys, but if there’s one thing that coronavirus has taught us it's expect the unexpected...
