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Announcing a new railcard to provide discounted rail travel to veterans and their families.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Military veterans to get cut-price train travel to help boost job prospects and bring them closer to family and friends.
Government to invigorate rail connections across the north-east of England with more modern and reliable services for passengers.
Govia Thameslink Railway and LNER in flexible ticket trials to inform rail improvements.
Letter from Chris Heaton-Harris MP to rail companies encouraging investment in smart ticketing.
Contactless payments and smart ticketing to improve customer experience.
New 16-17 Saver guarantees half-price rail travel for young people.
Delay Repay 15 launched on Greater Anglia.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Announces a new consultation and plans to ensure smart ticketing across regional and urban areas can deliver the kind of pay-as-you-go structure used in London.
Smart ticketing offers simpler fares, fairer deals and less confusion for passengers.
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.
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