London Airports Go Tap‑In, Tap‑Out: How Contactless Ticketing Is Rewriting Rail Travel
The UK government’s £18.7 million push to roll out tap‑in, tap‑out contactless ticketing at 50 southeast stations—including Stansted and Southend airports—means holidaymakers can skip ticket counters entirely. This move, part of the Great British Railways overhaul, signals a broader shift toward frictionless, data‑driven rail journeys.