UK might, at some point, possibly in the future, in the fullness of time, maybe, possibly get proper mobile ticketing for trains

Link: BBC NEWS | UK | ‘Straight-to-mobile’ ticket plan.
Despite EVERYONE AND THEIR DOG having this capabilitiy worldwide, we might actually get some movement on this here in the UK.

Rail travellers could soon be able to use “ticket-to-mobile” technology to buy train tickets, rail company chiefs have announced.

Hold your breath at your own risk.

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