From Face‑to‑Face to Face‑to‑Passport: Eurostar’s Contactless Revolution
Why It Matters
Imagine hopping on a train that reads your face like a friend checking your ID—no stamps, no shouting for a ticket. The world’s top spoof‑resistant biometric tech, iProov, is turning this sci‑fi dream into real‑world reality on Eurostar rails. Meanwhile, the UK’s government is cheering, calling it a win for faster, greener journeys.
How It Works (in Plain English)
- Pre‑boarding Prep: Before you board, you “iProov” your selfie against your ID via the Eurostar app. iProov’s patented lighting tech guarantees you’re not a photo‑copy or a video hack—think of it as a laser‑proof ID selfie.
- Auto‑Approved Ticket: As soon as your face is verified, the app confirms your identity. You can skip showing a ticket or passport at the station until you reach the destination—no more juggling passes like a circus act.
- Contactless Corridor: At St Pancras International, you stroll through a dedicated aisle. There’s no crowding, and you can keep a safe distance—just like a hero of the pandemic era, but on a train.
- No Smartphone? No Problem: A station kiosk mirrors the same process, letting everyone enjoy the convenience regardless of tech access.
Techsavvy Backup
Eurostar teams up with Canada’s WorldReach Software, plus iProov’s own brainpower, to walk this runway into full operation by March 2021. The partnership’s goal? Deliver a system that’s swift, secure, and still keeps the “human touch” where it matters.
What the Transport Secretary’s Saying
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps celebrated the project as a leap toward a “more environmentally friendly and efficient railway.” And he’s not alone—iProov’s founder Andrew Bud points out that skipping tickets is not just hacky tech; it could “keep people safe in a pandemic world through social distancing and contactless interaction.”
In a Nutshell
Picture yourself boarding a Eurostar train, inspiring your inner tech‑enthusiast, and skipping the ticket jam for a smoother journey—all made possible by facial biometrics that lock in safety without the fuss. That’s the new face of travel on the rails.
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