{"id":293206,"date":"2025-09-29T19:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=183176"},"modified":"2025-09-29T19:00:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:00:25","slug":"cutting-edge-rail-ticket-technology-trials-launch-in-the-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=293206","title":{"rendered":"Cutting-edge rail ticket technology trials launch in the North"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Passengers in the North are the latest to benefit from simplified train tickets, with the further roll out of digital trials.<\/p>\n

From today (Monday 29 September), rail passengers travelling on Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds will find it even easier to take the train over the Arthington Viaduct to visit the Kirkstall Abbey, get to and from work in Leeds city centre, or play a round at Pannal Golf Club.<\/p>\n

The simplified system makes it as easy as hopping on a train and pressing a button on your phone to start your journey, removing the need to pre-book tickets and worrying about paying higher prices through third party apps.<\/p>\n

Technology in passenger\u2019s phones will be able to register when they get off the train automatically, and they\u2019ll be charged the lowest possible fare at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

For ticket inspections and to go through ticket barriers, a unique bar code will pop up in the app to be scanned.<\/p>\n

Passengers who try the apps will also get \u00a315 worth of free travel thanks to Government backing of the trial,with credit automatically added to their account.<\/p>\n

In a further boost for train users in the North, more trials will launch on the Sheffield \u2013 Doncaster and Sheffield \u2013 Barnsley routes run by Northern, on 27th October and 24th November respectively.<\/p>\n

By making it easier to choose rail, the scheme hopes to put money in people\u2019s pockets by helping them get the cheapest fares on the day of travel, make it easier to access work, and as a result boost growth as part of the Plan for Change.<\/p>\n

Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, said: \u201cWe\u2019re bringing ticketing into the 21st century. These trials are modernising fares and ticketing, making it simpler and easier for people to choose rail.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs part of our Plan for Change, we\u2019re delivering straightforward, stress-free train travel across the north, supporting passengers and boosting economic growth, jobs and homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Passengers can still make the most of simpler and more flexible train travel and a guarantee of the best value fare on the day, by simply signing up for the trials via Northern\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

Passengers taking part in East Midlands Rail\u2019s trial of the technology have said it made train travel feel \u201csimple and trustworthy\u201d, and another adding that it meant \u201clittle to no worrying about being overcharged\u201d, which was a \u201cbig shift from how I normally feel about train transport, which can sometimes feel complicated or inconvenient.\u201d<\/p>\n

Backed by nearly \u00a31 million of Government funding, the trials are part of plans to modernise our transport system, putting passenger experience at the heart of every journey and encouraging more people to take the train \u2013 building on the Government\u2019s mission to deliver growth.<\/p>\n

Alex Hornby, commercial and customer Director at Northern, said: “We\u2019re proud to be at the forefront of simplifying rail travel for our customers in the North. These trials mark a significant step forward in making train journeys simpler, smarter and more flexible whether for work, leisure or everyday journeys.”<\/p>\n

Image credit: Northern<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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