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Contactless Train Payments Finally Arrive
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- Jun 5, 2026
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- 82
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Summary
Train fares just got a whole lot easier—starting Sunday, tap your card, phone, or watch to pay across Metro Trains and select V/Line stations. Phase one rolls out this weekend, with the rest following next week. Concession holders and bus/tram users? Hold tight—plans for them are coming soon, with rollout expected next year. The project’s been plagued by delays and cost overruns, but trials show riders are already loving the contactless convenience. Premier’s confident the rollout won’t slow down despite a company’s public transit division being up for sale. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a67f019cead6524d