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What's 'ticket acceptance'?

Imagine your train's cancelled. Previously, you'd often have to wait for your original operator to agree for another company to accept your ticket, or even buy a new one and claim a refund later. This new scheme simplifies things, letting you hop on the next available train from a participating operator without the faff.

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