Government Wants Train Commuters To Use Smartcards

Our Comments

The Oyster has its appeal but the priority as far as the rail transport system is concerned is to get more value for money. Currently, UK has one of the most expensive pricing structures in Europe. Britain train operators charge up to 3.4 times the Global average and around three times more per miles covered compared to their Italian counterparts.

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