Tickets are on sale for travel from February 5 and LNER will also be removing its Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak fares from the same date.
The scheme builds on last year's launch of single-leg tickets across most of the LNER network, allowing customers to mix and match their fares. Before this update, there were a total of 23 ticket options.
David Horne, CEO of LNER, said:
“LNER remains at the forefront of rail reform. Simplifying fares is vital to making train travel more attractive. Customers tell us they find the rates confusing.
“This exciting new pilot is the next step in our plans to review complicated and outdated ticketing options and we look forward to hearing feedback from our customers. We believe that making fares simpler, smarter and fairer, while introducing value for money and modern flexibility, will encourage more people to choose to travel by train, the most sustainable travel option ”.
The rail operator also cited a survey by industry body Rail Delivery Group, which found that 35 per cent of people who can travel by train are put off because they find it difficult to find the right fare.
business traveler He recently reviewed LNER's first class service on a trip from London to Edinburgh:
Railway review: LNER first class
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