Written questions

Southeastern: Tickets

2026-05-28 · Department for Transport · 4288 · Official question

Mr Richard Holden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many Southeastern operated stations had pay as you go facilities in (a) 2025 and (b) 2026 to date; and whether he expects Southeastern to achieve full pay as you go network coverage by 2027.

Answer

At Southeastern stations, there is a combination of both Oyster and Pay As You Go (PAYG) with contactless enablement. In both 2025 and 2026, 69 stations were enabled for use with PAYG tickets. We are working with industry to consider any further expansion...