Over 70% of journeys on Northern trains used a digital ticket, with the highest single day being nearly 80%

Northern has made investments recently to make it easier than ever to buy a ticket on its app, website or vending machine.

Between the 5th of January and the 1st of February, 71.45% of journeys used a digital ticket.

Those who want a physical ticket can buy it at staffed stations.

“The demand for digital ticketing is only going in one direction and to exceed 70% of all journeys over the month is a real milestone.

“All of our trains have a conductor on board and by scanning tickets digitally we’re able to track much better where and when customers are travelling, which helps with service planning.

Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director at Northern