Colin wrote in uk.transport.london on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:10:06 -0000
:

Notwithstanding the above, on-train staff already have oyster card readers
in the SWT area, so it's not a new concept.

They have had them on WAGN for some time now, though to start with an
Oystercard with a photocard was regarded by some WAGN RPIs as valid
without checking with the reader, presumably on the basis that it
looked as if it ought to have a season ticket on it?

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