Smartcard rail ticketing moves a step closer

The first smartcard ticketing systems on the national rail network are due to come online early next year

The first smartcard ticketing systems on the national rail network are due to come online early next year

According to Chris Queree, head of systems planning at ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies) and chair of the 'Passenger Information' Special Interest Group at ITS-UK, "A great deal of progress" has been made of late towards the introduction of 'Oyster-style' smartcard ticketing on the national rail network, despite the lack of a strong business case for this measure and despite the TOC’s historical reluctance to allow London-based passengers to use their Oyster...

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