Avanti West Coast West Midlands and Greater Manchester To Benefit From Pay-As-You-Go Smart Cards James Billington, 13 February 202413 February 2024 75 Stations in the West Midlands (Including 5 under construction) and 17 Stations in Greater Manchester are to be equipped with tap-in and tap-out payment options. These will “Best Fare” capping and is due to start in 2025. The scheme was announced on February 1st by Rail Minister Huw Merriman… Continue Reading