Digital train ticketing trials are now open to all passengers on Northern Railway's two northern routes including the Leicester to Nottingham, via Derby route.
The digital pay-as-you-go ticketing allows passengers to download an app that uses GPS to track their journeys to calculate the best fare without physically checking in and out or buying a ticket in advance.
It helps to minimise fare evasion as it makes sure that passengers pay the right fare for their journey, while also protecting passengers who might innocently buy the wrong tickets.
At launch in 2025, the trials were open to an initial 2,000 passengers across 2 routes in the North: Leeds to Harrogate and Doncaster to Sheffield. Due to its popularity and success, the cap has now been dropped and an unlimited number of passengers will be able to use the tech.
Over 30,000 journeys have been completed so far.
Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, said: "Buying a train ticket across much of Yorkshire is far too complicated, with the whole system long overdue an upgrade to bring it into the 21st century. The digital pay-as-you-go trials have been a huge success and by extending them, we’re making that convenience, accessibility and flexible for even more passengers.
"This is rail reform in action. We’re delivering straightforward, stress-free train travel across the North, supporting passengers, a key step in our mission to boost growth, jobs and homes as we work to set up Great British Railways."
Alex Hornby, Northern’s Commercial and Customer Director, said: "The future of ticketing is happening right here in the North, which is making train travel simpler, frictionless and more convenient for our customers.
"We’re delighted the trial has been extended until September 2027 as thousands of people will be able to use this innovative technology on 2 of our routes.
"It has already been used to make more than 30,000 journeys on Northern services and we’ve received a lot of positive feedback so far.
"Customers are still welcome to sign up now to try out this digital pay-as-you-go app and receive £15 worth of free credit to their account."
