TFL’s New Interactive Map Experience
Are you one of the thousands of daily visitors to London who have struggled to find their way on the London Underground, well like me you will be pleased to know that TFL are now trialing an interactive solution to all visitors to plan your route simply and easily. Powered by Acquire.
You will now have the ability to search for your chosen destination in real time and plot your journey both by being able to zoom into any part of the underground map, as well as use journey planner added to this amazing solution, you can see the walking times between each station to let you look at the quickest and simplest option. We have also added the full overground train services in case you need to build these destinations into your plan.
The new system has been a huge success as the live trials have shown us at Paddington and Cannon Street, the user friendly solution is providing quicker planning and has eased congestion in some circumstances with the end user choosing different options to travel. Listening to feedback from the trials will help develop the solution to integrate multi-language options, locations of interest search and simple payment options.
Spokesperson from TFL stated that:
Richard Platts — Interface Manager from TFL stated that:
“The trials have proved a triumph by delivering a simple and engaging solution whilst working with Acquire on this project has been like a breath of fresh air. Their creative solution has been a revelation and I have no doubt that this system will become the main way guests plan their journey on the transport network in the near and distant future. This solution will evolve with the traveller’s demands whist our partnership with Acquire will grow”
Why not see it in action for yourself and be one of the first to experience this new engaging solution in Paddington Station or Cannon Street.
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