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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.
The intervention will help reduce the impact of high inflation for passengers.
Runaway success Great British Rail Sale sees more than 128 million miles of discounted journeys travelled on UK railways this spring.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Tickets go on sale from 19 April with discounted tickets available on journeys from 25 April to 27 May.
Government caps rail fare increases in 2022 and delays the rise in prices until March to allow passengers more time to buy cheaper flexible and season tickets at the existing rate.
Contactless pay-as-you-go ticketing to be rolled out across the commuter networks of the Midlands and North over the next 3 years.
New national rail flexible season tickets and online season ticket calculator launch.
New public body Great British Railways will integrate the railways and deliver passenger-focused travel with simpler, modern fares and reliable services.
New public body Great British Railways to integrate the railways and deliver passenger-focused travel with simpler, modern fares and reliable services.
Six-month extension to rail travel vouchers due to COVID-19.
Refund guarantee for cancelled Christmas rail and coach trips.
Government announces delay to rail fare rises until March 2021.
Administration charge fees removed from rail Advance tickets.
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