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Smart ticketing offers simpler fares, fairer deals and less confusion for passengers.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New railcard extending child fares for 16 and 17 year olds announced.
Letters from the Secretary of State for Transport to rail union general secretaries and the Rail Delivery Group.
Penalty fare rules altered to offer greater protection to those making genuine mistakes.
Introducing smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
Modern trains and new technology for Bristol rail passengers.
Penalty fares appeals bodies must be completely independent of the train operating companies and their financial owners.
Report shows almost £45 million of compensation paid out to successful rail claimants.
Rail Minister says that smart rail tickets are needed if we are to truly transform our railways.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A world in which passengers can choose how they pay, whether by payment cards, smartphones or wearable tokens, is closer than ever.
Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes progress as biggest 5 UK bus operators announce contactless travel for all buses by 2022.
Pay as you go using Oyster and contactless has been introduced at Gatwick Airport, making journeys more convenient for rail passengers.
Gatwick Airport and 5 other stations to accept pay as you go Oyster and contactless payments.
Transport Minister visits Newcastle to unveil smart card scheme bringing cheaper, easier journeys on Tyne and Wear Metro and local buses.
A better deal for passengers as government action means regulated fares are set at inflation (RPI) of 1% for 2016.
Journeys between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex will be simplified as Southeastern signs up for smart cards.
Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Rail passengers commuting from East Anglia and Essex to London to benefit from smart ticket offer.
The government has launched a consultation on proposals that will make the rail penalty fare system fairer for passengers.
Patrick McLoughlin visits Birmingham New Street station to see upgrade work as fares freeze comes into effect.
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