Cubic sponsors 150th anniversary of London Underground
15 June, 2012
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Cubic Transportation Systems has announced it will be the lead industry sponsor for next year’s 150th anniversary of the London Underground, the world’s oldest underground railway.
The San Diego-based company has worked with Transport for London (TfL) and its predecessor London Transport since the 1970s on developments in ticketing, including the continued rollout of the Oyster card since its introduction in 2003.
Ticketing and fare collection for the four million passenger journeys made on the Tube daily are handled by Cubic as part of its role as prime contractor for the provision of revenue services, ticketing, information for transport ticketing and fare collection within the TfL system, which includes the London Underground, London Overground, buses and river bus services.
A wide range of events and activities is planned to mark the London Underground’s 150th anniversary event, including a special exhibition, commemorative stamps and coins, plus a series of steam train runs.