Trainline has been named as a technology provider for upcoming UK trials of digital pay-as-you-go (PAYG) rail systems, overseen by the Rail Delivery Group. The nine-month pilot projects will roll out between September and November across the Northern Rail and East Midlands Railway networks.
As part of the trials, Trainline will implement a geolocation-based, real-time fare system through its mobile app, showcasing its capability to support seamless PAYG travel. The initiative aligns with the government’s broader rail reform agenda and is viewed as a testbed for scalable national deployment.
For stakeholders in transport and mobility, the trials represent a notable shift towards digital ticketing infrastructure with potential procurement and integration opportunities for private-sector tech partners. This pilot also reinforces Trainline’s low-capex model in a live operational setting.
Following the announcement, Trainline shares rose nearly 1%, reflecting positive investor sentiment on its strategic positioning in the evolving UK rail ecosystem.
