Tag: Stansted
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Stansted and Southend Airports to Accept Contactless Rail Payments
Introduction: A New Way to Tap Into Rail Travel at Two Major Airports Big changes are coming to rail travel around London’s airports. Stansted and Southend airport railway stations are set to accept contactless payments for journeys starting next month. The move aims to simplify boarding, reduce queuing at ticket offices, and speed up travel…
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Stansted Train Fare Penalties to End: A New Era for Rail Ticketing
UK Rail Ticketing Reform: Ending the ‘Penalty Fare’ at Stansted and 49 Other Stations The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a major shift in how rail passengers are charged at the country’s stations, including Stansted Airport. In a move designed to boost fairness and reduce confusion for tens of thousands of travelers, the government…
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‘Unfair’ Stansted train fare penalties to end: DfT targets unfair fines across south-east stations
Overview: A long-awaited change in rail ticketing penalties The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a plan to scrap a controversial ticketing rule that has been blamed for unfair fines against travellers at Stansted Airport and dozens of other stations in south-east England. The move, part of a broader review of ticketing penalties, will see…