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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 March 2008. It was answered by Tom Harris (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2008 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Tickets

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what progress is being made in extending Oyster card deployment to national rail services in the Greater London area.
Answer

The Department for Transport, Transport for London and train operators are working together on the acceptance of Oyster 'Pay As You Go' on rail services in the London Travelcard zones and the acceptance of ITSO smartcards on Oyster equipment. Commercial and contractual negotiations are taking place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c1029W; 195947
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Greater London Public transport Railways Tickets
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk