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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2026. It was answered by Keir Mather (Labour) on Friday, 23 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: Barnsley and Sheffield

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the the Answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 101836 on Railways: Barnsley and Sheffield, what the revised launch date is for the GPS-based pay as you go trial between Sheffield and Barnsley.

Answer

We are continuing to work closely with Northern and the supplier to address the problems that have caused Digital Pay As You Go Trial 4 to be delayed, and will launch the trial as soon as possible. Northern will provide an update to participants in the respective trial as soon as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105297
Session
2024-26
Related items
Railways: Barnsley and Sheffield
Monday, 12 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Railways Sheffield Tickets Global positioning system Barnsley
Link
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