Aylesbury railway stations included in latest contactless ticketing roll out

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In 2025, Aylesbury commuters will be able to tap-on and tap-off of trains, the Government has announced.

This morning (20 January), the Department for Transport confirmed that the barriers at Aylesbury and Aylesbury Vale Parkway stations will be upgraded.

They are among 49 stations where a contactless option will be added, a date has not been confirmed for when it will be introduced.

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It means that the entire Chiltern Railways line from Aylesbury Vale Parkway to London Marylebone will be covered by contactless payments for the first time. The Government has also said that those using their phones or cards to purchase immediate tickets, will be given the best value ticket available on the day automatically.

A contactless ticket terminal in London used for illustrative purposes (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)A contactless ticket terminal in London used for illustrative purposes (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
A contactless ticket terminal in London used for illustrative purposes (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

The move has been greenlit by the Government to save passengers time, and potentially money, when travelling by train.

A further 47 stations have been earmarked for contactless payments starting from 2 February.

Rail minister Peter Hendy said: “The ticketing system is far too complicated, so we’re taking the stress out of navigating the labyrinth of fares and replacing it with new technology so passengers can simply tap-in tap-out, while being guaranteed the best fare available at the time on the day.

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“This hassle-free technology will simplify thousands of journeys every day for passengers across the South East, and it’s something we will roll out to other cities as soon as we can, unlocking growth across the country as part of our Plan for Change.”

“We are delivering the biggest overhaul of our rail network in a generation, putting passengers at the heart of every journey and encouraging more people to choose rail.”

After targeting the South East region of England the Department for Transport says it is looking to make more stations contactless in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands.

Jacqueline Starr, chief executive of Rail Delivery Group, added: “We want our customers to travel with ease with fares that reflect travellers’ needs post-pandemic. We’re delighted that pay as you go technology is being expanded to 47 stations which will provide convenience, simplicity and flexibility, making it easier than ever for customers to pay and travel seamlessly.”

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