Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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UK: The first of four Department for Transport sponsored trials of digital pay-as-you-go ticketing using smart phones rather than dedicated smartcards or contactless bank cards began on September 1 2025.

It covers an area bounded by Leicester, Derby and Nottingham, which was selected by operator East Midlands Railway because it has significant levels of commuter and student travel. The trial covers all stations in the area, and includes both EMR and CrossCountry trains.

Full details: railwaygazette.com/uk/east-midlands-railway-begins-digital-pay-as-you-go-ticketing-trial/69501.article