Radical trains shake-up will see flexi tickets for commuters as state body takes charge
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mirror.co.ukCommuters returning to offices part-time will be able to buy flexible season tickets as part of a radical shake-up of the rail industry.
There will also be more options for pay-as-you-go, contactless and digital tickets on smartphones. The changes coincide with plans to return the control of trains and track to the state under a new public body to be called Great British Railways.
The body will own and manage infrastructure, issue contracts to run trains, and set most fares and timetables. It will also sell tickets.
GBR will absorb Network Rail in a bid to end the current “blame-game system” between train and track operators when disruption occurs. What is your view?
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