Digital pay-as-you-go rail ticketing expands across Yorkshire and the East Midlands
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Digital pay-as-you-go rail ticketing expands across Yorkshire and the East Midlands

23 Aug 2026 · Originally published 23 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: Government expands Yorkshire digital rail ticket trial | UKAuthority
The government has lifted the participant cap on its digital rail ticketing trial, allowing unlimited passengers on selected Northern and East Midlands routes to use GPS-based fare calculation. By removing the need for advance tickets or manual check-ins, the scheme aims to simplify travel and modernise the rail network ahead of wider national reforms.
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