South East England train operators have begun a roll-out of contactless payment technology.

The new technology will allow customers to use smart card technology to quick pay for journeys in the South East. The roll-out comes as part of a £10 million technology contract for ‘smart ticketing’.

The contract will be supplied with the support of the Rail Settlement Plan (RSP), a company that provides services to rail operators. The deadline for tender submissions is December 9th.

The contract is expected to deliver increased savings, with the Department of Transport identifying £3.5 billion worth of potential savings from the delivery of smart card technology throughout the UK.

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