Tap-in, tap-out rail ticket trial to streamline fares using GPS tracking

<p>East Midlands passengers to test digital tickets that will automatically charge best fares at end of day</p><p>Train passengers in the East Midlands are to test technology that will let them tap in and out for journeys and be charged the best fare for their trip at the end of the day.</p><p>Trials of digital rail tickets based on GPS tracking will begin on Monday as part of the government’s plan to improve the rail network’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/feb/02/cap-on-the-day-intercity-rail-fares-urge-uk-campaigners">complex fare system</a>.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/sep/01/tap-in-tap-out-rail-ticket-trial-to-streamline-fares-using-gps-tracking">Continue reading...</a>