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Plan for pay-as-you-go ticketing in Manchester in early 2026

Left: Multiple train classes and multiple operators fill the platforms at Manchester Piccadilly, offering a hint as to why lengthening trains can actually reduce services. PAUL BIGLAND

Pay-as-you-go ticketing on suburban rail lines in and around Manchester will come into force by early 2026, as part of the city’s plans to take control of eight lines and integrate them into the existing Bee Network of buses and trams.




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