Citation: http://mobile.railwaygazette.com/index.php/news/news/profile/19227
In many countries, the installation of IC cards prevails in subways or urban railways. On the other hand, it has been difficult for intercity, interstate, or international railways to install IC cards, because a lot of money is needed to invest infrastructure related to IC cards.
Considering that, it is a big progress that installation of smart ticketing services are discussed.
