Transport for London have welcomed a decision by the Department for Transport to include Oyster ticketing in the new South Western rail franchise.
Welcoming the news TfL Commissioner Peter Hendy described the announcement as “great news for passengers.”
Hendy said it was “vital we have an integrated ticketing system between mainline rail and TfL’s Tube, bus and DLR network in London, so that passengers can enjoy the full benefits and convenience of Oyster. This is a major step towards fully integrated ticketing in London.”
