Passengers travelling between Gatwick Airport and London will soon be able to use “pay as you go”, thanks to an agreement between the government, Transport for London (TfL) and the operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), Rail Minister Claire Perry confirmed.
“Pay as you go” using Oyster and Contactless payments will be introduced as new methods of payment from January 2016 for journeys between London and Gatwick Airport on Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink services. Five other stations along the route – Horley, Salfords, Earlswood, Redhill and Merstham – will also benefit from the up-to-the-minute pay as you go ticket technology.
This will mean more convenience and flexibility for commuters and visitors alike, and reduced crowding at stations. It will also allow seamless onward connections to London’s transport network and National Rail services.
Rail Minister Claire Perry said: “Our plan for passengers is to build a 21st century railway that provides better journeys for all, and improved ticketing is a vital part of that customer experience.”
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