You can use Oyster Season Tickets or Oyster/Contactless “Pay As You Go” (PAYG) on London Northwestern Railway trains between London Euston and Watford Junction, including intermediate stations.
Can I use contactless on trains in Birmingham?
PLEASE NOTE: Contactless PAYG is only available for use in Standard Class on National Rail services. To travel in First Class, you will need to purchase an ‘orange’ Ticket.
Are there plugs on West Midlands Trains?
First Class on West Midlands Trains includes wider and more comfortable reclining seats, more legroom, at-seat power sockets and a smaller, private compartment to either work or relax in.
Can I use contactless for SWR?
If you have an Oyster PAYG card you can top it up at our ticket machines at South Western Railway stations within the London Zones. We also accept other forms of contactless payment for journeys within the London Travelcard area, including CPAY contactless bank cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Is West Midlands trains the same as West Midlands Railway?
West Midlands Trains is the parent company of West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway. West Midlands Railway services operate to destinations across the West Midlands via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill.
Can you pay by card on travel West Midlands?
Tickets and Fares. You can use cash or a card to pay for fares and tickets on the bus, train or tram in the West Midlands. Some buses (NX Bus and Stagecoach Bus) and the tram (My Metro) also have mobile apps available where you can also buy tickets.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
Can Oyster be used on West Midlands Trains?
You can use Oyster Season Tickets or Oyster/Contactless “Pay As You Go” (PAYG) on London Northwestern Railway trains between London Euston and Watford Junction, including intermediate stations.
Do West Midland trains have charging ports?
The refurbished trains will have plug sockets by every seat, free wi-fi and tables.
Do trains have phone charging?
Wi-Fi and power points for laptops and mobile phone chargers are available on most long-distance trains, and newer short-distance carriages, ideal for when you are on the move. See our On-Board Wi-Fi page for details for each train company.
Can you tap your debit card on the train?
Contactless pay as you go (PAYG)
Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won’t have to queue for tickets at the station and won’t have to top up. Always remember to touch in and out.
Can I use Apple Pay on trains?
Use Apple Pay on your device to pay for train tickets securely. Available on iPhone and iPad 6 and above.
Can I use my contactless card on GWR?
Contactless pay as you go can now be used on both GWR and TfL Rail services between Reading and London Paddington. Now there’s no need to top up or queue for tickets at the station.
What do you call people from the West Midlands?
“Brummie” is also a demonym for people from Birmingham. It is often erroneously used in referring to all accents of the West Midlands, as it is markedly distinct from the traditional accent of the adjacent Black Country, but modern-day population mobility has tended to blur the distinction.
Is London North Western the same as West Midlands Trains?
West Midlands Trains operates both West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services with 148 stations serving commuter, intercity, and tourist routes throughout the region.
Does West Midlands include Birmingham?
The main cities and towns in the West Midlands include Birmingham, Coventry, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford, Wolverhampton and Worcester.
Can I pay with contactless on West Midlands bus?
There are four easy ways for you to buy your tickets on the bus, using Tap & cap, Contactless payments, paying with cash or paying with a Swift Pay As You Go card.
How much is a West Midlands Daytripper?
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A separate adult ticket is available called the ADULT PLUS which is valid to the following stations: Stratford-upon-Avon, Kenilworth, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Lichfield and Warwick after 09:30 and costs £10.10 and £18.30 for the family ticket.
How do you pay on West Midlands Metro?
You can pay by cash, contactless or Swift pay as you go. Tickets can also be purchased on the My Metro app. View our full range of tickets, or search for a specific fare to find out more.
How does contactless payment work on trains?
Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device). Only touch in on buses and trams. Find out more about touching in and out. You can pay for someone else’s travel with your contactless card or device if they’re travelling with you.
How much is contactless per day?
There isn’t a daily limit for contactless payments. However, from time to time, when you shop using contactless payments, you’ll need to put your card into the machine and enter your PIN to verify it’s you, before you can use contactless again.