From eWatford Observer 16/11/07

Oyster agreement

London Midland has agreed to accept Oyster cards on train services
between Watford Junction and London Euston.

In a statement received by The Watford Observer this afternoon, the
train operator said: "London Midland is pleased to confirm that Oyster
Pay As You Go (PAYG) can be used on its services between Watford
Junction and London Euston and all intermediate stations from this
Sunday (November 18th).

"An agreement reached with Transport for London (TfL) means that the
smartcards' will now be accepted between Watford Junction and Euston
and stations in between those destinations from that date."

The decision followed campaigning by commuters, The Watford Observer,
Watford MP Claire Ward and representatives of other political parties
in the area.
On Thursday London Midland retracted a similar decision but it is
thought that this one is final.

Miss Ward said: "I am delighted with the decision. It is a sensible
arrangement. I think that pressure exerted early on showed that we in
Watford were not prepared to put with the nonsense of only being able
to use Oyster on some services.

"Hopefully now people will get the savings and service that they
deserve."

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John Burke

WRUG