Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 71868
Railways: Tickets
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025
Question
Mr Will Forster
Liberal Democrat — Woking
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Treasury on the cost of a rollout of smart ticketing across newly nationalised routes.
Answer
Simon LightwoodWe are overhauling the complex fares and ticketing system to make it easier for passengers to trust that they are buying the right ticket and getting the best fare. The rollout of smart ticketing solutions will play an important role in achieving this and...
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