Train operator Southern is extending its smartcard scheme to stations between Brighton and Bexhill/Eastbourne via Lewes on Monday 16th April.
The new smartcard technology makes it ‘easier and quicker for passengers to buy and use tickets’ and comes to the East Coastway following a successful trial between Brighton and Seaford which started in October, Southern said.
The new smartcard is reusable and can be recharged again and again with weekly and monthly season tickets.
The ‘key’Â smartcard system allows passengers to purchase tickets online or via ticket machines at Southern stations and collect and travel in a one touch transaction.
They can store and manage ticket products through their personal online account.
Southern’s Development Director Alex Foulds said:
“The key is the way forward for buying your ticket with Southern.
“We are starting on the East Coastway with weekly and monthly season tickets, and as the key evolves, we will be adding different ticket types to give our passengers even more choice.”
