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COMMENT: Virgin Trains Ticketing’s Mark Plowright PAYG reaction
Mark Plowright from Virgin Trains Ticketing has issued his reaction to the PAYG trials which have now been introduced by Huw Merriman.
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Is the Rail Industry ready for ‘Mag-stripe Zero’?
5 February 2024 | By Global Railway Review, sponsored by Vix Technology
Watch this webinar to hear from top industry ticketing experts as they discuss the opportunities, pros and cons of ‘mag-stripe zero’ and the impacts it could have on the wider rail industry.
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Penalty fares DOWN 20% in first year since government increased fine to £100, says Northern
Northern has seen a 20% drop in the number of penalty fares issued in the first year since the government increased the fine to £100.
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Which? report on ticketing unveils higher cost for offline passengers
The consumer-focused brand Which? has published a report, detailing how passengers pay higher prices when buying tickets at the station.
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Rail Europe enables seat reservations for Eurail or Interrail passes
Rail Europe are now allowing seat reservations for customers holding Eurail or Interrail passes on customers' websites.
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LTG Link trains to Riga will run daily, ticket sales are open
LTG Link trains will now be running between Vilnius and Riga as part of a new international route. Tickets are now available to buy.
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Southeastern introduces UK first with new digital season tickets
Southeastern is the first operator in the UK to introduce digital season tickets for their customers, accepting retail Flexi tickets.
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Director at Virgin Trains Ticketing reacts to train fare changes
Mark Plowright, the Director at Virgin Trains Ticketing has issued a comment on the recent train fare changes being introduced this week.
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Smart ticketing rolled out across the GTR network
Smart ticketing is now an option for customers travelling on the vast Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), allowing them to skip ticket queues.
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GBRTT: Sustained growth in the leisure market
Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) have reported sustained levels of growth in the leisure market.
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SilverRail reports Britain’s ticket purchasing confusion
SilverRail has found that many British people are confused by the ticketing system, including what is the cheapest ticket for their journey.
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King’s Speech Outlines Proposed Railway Reforms and Policies
The King's Speech this afternoon outlined proposed policies and reforms for the railway industry. Figures in the industry have reacted.
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Ticket Offices Will Remain Open
Ticket offices are now expected to remain open, after the consultation period regarding their closure has concluded.
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Amtrak Introduces New Fare/Ticketing System
Amtrak have introduced a new fare/ticketing system, offering more affordable and flexible options for customers.
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Unicard deploys contactless rail travel with Transport for Wales
27 September 2023 | By
The Unicard Ticketing Hub platform has enabled TfW to become the first UK train operator outside of London to deploy contactless EMV services. The contactless EMV rollout will begin with a pilot scheme running between Newport, Cardiff and Pontyclun. There are plans for a phased expansion of the service to…