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Railways: Payment Methods

Asked by Gareth BaconConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 December 2024UIN 18196

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make it her policy to ensure that cash payment remains an option for rail passengers.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Ensuring accessibility for all passengers is at the heart of our passenger-focused approach. As modern ticketing and payment methods roll out more widely on the railways, we will ensure that all passengers, including those who need to use cash or do not have access to smartphones or the internet, are able to buy a ticket across the different retail options.

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