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<p>The Plan for Rail proposes the biggest shake-up of rail in a generation. We have
already made progress on fares and ticketing reforms, for example introducing flexible
season tickets, expanding single leg pricing to most of London North Eastern Railway’s
(LNER) network and committing to Pay As You Go (PAYG) in urban areas across the country.</p><p>
</p><p>In February we announced that PAYG pilots in both Manchester and the West Midlands
are due to be launched in 2025, expanding pay as you go to an additional 92 rail stations.
We will also be extending contactless PAYG ticketing to 53 additional stations in
the South East.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, on 16 January this year, LNER began selling
tickets for its two year long “Simpler Fares” pilot, for travel from 5 February. This
pilot involves removing the old off-peak which led to some very quiet “peak” and very
busy “off-peak” services, simplifying the fares and ticketing system to smooth out
demand and reduce crowding, making travel more comfortable for passengers.</p><p><strong>
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