Explained in plain English
What is 'pay-as-you-go' travel?
This trial uses a phone app to track your train journey, so you're only charged for the specific route you take. It's designed to simplify buying tickets, especially for complex journeys, and ensure you always get the best available fare without needing to understand all the different ticket types beforehand.
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