Over 1.5 million ‘pay as you go’ rail journeys made across Wales
Over 1.5 million ‘pay as you go’ rail journeys made across Wales
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More than 1.5 million ‘pay as you go’ rail journeys have now been made on Transport for Wales (TfW) routes in South Wales, less than a year after the system’s launch.
The tap on, tap off technology, introduced in November 2024, has rapidly become TfW’s fastest-selling rail product, marking a major milestone in modernising travel across the Welsh rail network.
TfW became the first train operator outside London and the South East of England to introduce the contactless system, placing Wales at the forefront of innovation in UK rail ticketing.
Currently available across 95 stations as part of the South Wales Metro project, the system automatically calculates the best-value fare for passengers, ensuring they receive the maximum discount for their journeys.
The introduction of pay as you go forms part of TfW’s wider transformation programme, which includes an £800 million investment in brand-new trains across the Wales and Borders network. The company has confirmed plans to expand the tap on, tap off technology to Network North Wales next year.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, said: “It’s fantastic news that so many people have been benefiting from quick, simple and cost-effective fares through TfW’s pay as you go service.
“Those journeys were made possible as a result of our £800m investment, which makes it easier for people to use public transport and experience new trains.”
“With the introduction of PAYG across North Wales coming soon, I’m pleased even more people will be able to benefit from flexible and affordable travel across Wales.”
Alexia Course, Chief Commercial Officer at TfW, added: “With over 1.5 million journeys been made, Pay As You Go is our fastest growing rail product and we’re really excited to be expanding in to Network North Wales next year.
“At TfW our focus has always been to improve the customer experience, and tap on, tap off ticketing and brand-new trains is having a positive impact on our customers and revenue.”
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