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42 Cristian Norlin/Computer Related Design travelwatch Travelwatch is a mobile phone-based personalised travel information service for commuters using tube, train and bus networks. Each user creates their own travel profile incorporating their main journeys. Using today�fs technology, up-to-date information is streamed to the phone allowing journeys to be planned and replanned whilst on the move. The information is delivered in a simple graphical format allowing display of details, such as the space available on the next train. The system is customisable to both user and phone, and has a wide application for anyone attempting to navigate through an urban travel network, susceptible to delays and changes, at a moment�fs notice.

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