Made the short 5 minute journey from Stockport to Cheadle Hulme today on Northern. First time on a train for about 6 weeks and my ENCTS pass was checked electronically rather than visually by the guard on the train. This is new. Guard said they had only recently been issued with the kit to do this which can be a bit temperamental apparently.
For those who don't know, Gtr Manchester ENCTS bus passes can be electronically upgraded for £10 for 12 months to cover trains in the area as well as the trams. This charging regime was only introduced at the start of 2020; previously it had been free on the trains and trams.
I assume in the past that Northern got some form of bulk payment from Transport for GM to cover the revenue from GM ENCTS pass holders? Anyone know if that will change now they are able to account for individual journeys?
For those who don't know, Gtr Manchester ENCTS bus passes can be electronically upgraded for £10 for 12 months to cover trains in the area as well as the trams. This charging regime was only introduced at the start of 2020; previously it had been free on the trains and trams.
I assume in the past that Northern got some form of bulk payment from Transport for GM to cover the revenue from GM ENCTS pass holders? Anyone know if that will change now they are able to account for individual journeys?