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From the (((eTicket basic seminar through to migration to (((etiCORE and specialist knowledge on Motics: we offer a range of training formats for newcomers and experts from transport companies, industrial firms and public transport consultancy firms. Online and on-site, both at our premises in Cologne and in-house at your premises.

You can find all the information and dates for our seminars and webinars in the (((etiTRAIN section on our collaboration platform (((efi. You can register for all events there.

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Online Seminar Webinar mit Daniel und Gabriel

Präsenzseminar mit Bernd Pieper und Michael Bauer

Fit for (((etiCORE

(((eTicket Basics
Transfer & Migration
Components, Processes, Migration
Data Structure & Security Management

Sales Briefings & In-house Trainings

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What exactly is an e-ticket, and when was the VDV core application first introduced? What is the difference between Motics, UIC and VDV barcodes? How many applications can fit on a chip, and what exactly is ABT all about? Here, we explain everything you need to know about the world of digital ticketing in Germany and beyond.

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07.07.2025 | (((eTicket Deutschland

A smartcard for buses, cable cars, museums and more.

Visitor cards such as the Oberstaufen PLUS or the Hochschwarzwald Card combine public transport season tickets with regional offers on a single chip card.

02.03.2024 | (((eTicket Deutschland

20 years of VDV ETS

On 4 March 2004, ‘VDV-Kernapplikations GmbH & Co. KG’ was founded as the publisher of the EFM standard and custodian of (((eTicket Deutschland.

06.08.2025 | (((eTicket Deutschland

Do you understand (((eTicket?

If you’re completely lost when it comes to EFM, ÖPNV, SAM, ASM, ABT and Ci/Co, have a look at our glossary.

01.05.2023 | (((eTicket Deutschland

We ensure security and data protection

The Deutschlandticket is valid everywhere. Consequently, all systems and ticket-validation devices throughout Germany must be able to check whether the ticket presented is genuine and valid.

03.04.2023 | (((eTicket Deutschland

15 questions and answers about the Deutschland-Ticket

The Deutschland-Ticket has been available since May 2023 as a permanent, nationwide local transport service. We are responsible for the technical infrastructure of the D-Ticket.