Press Release
Mönchengladbach, Germany / Chessington, UK, August 2026 -- Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems and Greater Anglia have signed a new five-year agreement, effective 1 July 2026, further strengthening a partnership that has spanned more than two decades and continues to support innovation in rail ticketing across the UK.
Greater Anglia has been a Scheidt & Bachmann customer since 2002, when the first ticket vending machines were installed at Colchester station in December of that year. Since then, the partnership has continued to evolve, supporting the modernisation of ticket retailing and passenger services across the Greater Anglia network.
Today, Scheidt & Bachmann supports a fleet of 268 ticket vending machines, both cash & card and card only. The estate delivers consistently excellent service with device availability of more than 99.8%, helping ensure reliable access to ticket purchasing for passengers throughout the region.
Over the past two decades, Greater Anglia has established itself as one of the UK rail industry's most forward-looking operators, frequently leading the adoption of new ticketing technologies. The operator was among the first customers to implement Scheidt & Bachmann's new TVM Application, as well as one of the first to roll out the company's Paper Roll Ticketing (PRT) solution across its TVM network. These solutions are just some examples of how the partnership has driven new solutions to align to the needs of the UK rail industry’s transition away from legacy ticketing technology.
Ken Cameron, Managing Director UK & Ireland at Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems, said:
"We are delighted to extend our partnership with Greater Anglia for another five years. Over more than two decades of collaboration, Greater Anglia has consistently embraced innovation and worked closely with us to deliver industry-leading ticketing solutions. This new agreement reflects the strength of our relationship and our shared commitment to providing reliable, efficient and future-ready services for passengers."
Malcolm Cotter, Head of Retail Systems at Greater Anglia, added:
"Scheidt & Bachmann has been a trusted partner for more than two decades and has played an important role in supporting our retailing strategy. Together, we have introduced several innovative developments that have improved operational performance and the customer experience. We look forward to continuing this successful partnership over the coming years."
The new agreement provides a strong foundation for continued collaboration, enabling Greater Anglia to benefit from ongoing advancements in ticketing technology while maintaining the high levels of service reliability that passengers have come to expect
Read more about our projects with Greater Anglia here.
About Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems
Smart solutions for fare collection systems
Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems is a leading provider of system solutions that make using public transport easy. In partnership with transport operators around the world, we are committed to making travel as pleasant and stress-free as possible for passengers. We combine the innovative products and services of our brand FareGo with the unique expertise of our international team. The result is reliable, intuitive, and forward-looking fare collection systems that help make sustainable mobility accessible to everyone.
About Scheidt & Bachmann Group
We keep millions of people and goods on the move worldwide
You can encounter our smart solutions every day and almost everywhere: when parking, refueling or charging, traveling by public transport or using rail services. In collaboration with mobility providers around the world, we are committed to making mobility as convenient and sustainable as possible.
Our divisions:
- Fare Collection Systems
- Energy Retail Solutions
- Parking Solutions
- Signaling Systems
