Extension of pay as you go contactless ticketing to 20 additional Greater Anglia stations postponed

Greater Anglia has apologised for needing to delay the extension of pay as you go contactless ticketing to 20 additional stations postponed until summer 2026.

The new fares support the introduction of contactless travel and were expected to be introduced from 7 December.

The rail operator said the delay was due to issues in testing, which could have affected journeys and prices.

Additional work is being carried out to ensure the extension is 'seamless and reliable' for customers.

Martin Beable, Greater Anglia’s Managing Director, said: “We understand how frustrating it is when improvements like this are delayed, and I am very sorry for the disappointment this will cause some of our customers.

"It is essential, however, that contactless ticketing works reliably from day one.

“Our teams are working closely with our partners to complete this work as quickly as possible, and we remain committed to introducing contactless ticketing across these additional stations by summer 2026.”

A revised date is expected in due course.

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