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<p>We are keen to see a Northern transport network that makes it simple and easy to
travel around and between city regions. Through the Northern franchise competition
we have merged the previously separate fares areas and are asking bidders to propose
plans to simplify fares structures. We are also developing, in conjunction with Transport
for the North, a business case for funding a smart ticketing scheme on the northern
rail network that could integrate with city region smart ticketing products.</p><p>
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