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Expanded ticketing trials are open to all passengers on Northern Railway's 2 northern routes and include the Leicester to Nottingham, via Derby route.
From 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18.
Alongside government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign, more people can travel for less this summer with discounts available across all publicly owned railway services.
New ticket gates at railway stations will help crack down on fare dodging, while reinvesting millions into better rail services across England.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
These changes allow passengers to claim Delay Repay compensation faster and the rail industry to invest in improvements across the UK.
Government freezes rail fares, saving passengers £600 million and easing cost‑of‑living pressures as it rebuilds a better, more reliable railway.
Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026.
Passengers can sign up for the rail digital ticketing trials on Northern's website.
Passengers can now sign up for Northern Train's digital ticketing trial.
Passengers can sign up for digital rail ticket trials on East Midlands Rail and Northern trains.
This initiative will expand the availability of advance rail tickets across publicly owned operators, to provide more options for people travelling across the North.
Up to 4,000 rail passengers can take part in each route of the pay-as-you-go ticketing trials.
Contactless will offer simpler ticketing and a better experience for rail customers.
New tap in tap out system will guarantee passengers get the best fare available at the time on the day.
Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys made between 17 January and 31 March 2025 across Great Britain.
The review will help restore passengers' confidence in the system.
Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys between 30 January and 15 March 2024 across England and Wales.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Fare increases capped at 4.9% and will not increase until 3 March 2024.
Travel and navigation app providers encouraged to ensure new technology offering more streamlined journeys is accessible to all users.
Passengers across the South East of England will benefit from 'Pay As You Go' technology by the end of December 2023.
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