> "Paul Corfield" dsl.pipex.com> wrote in message
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>>>>>> Four sets of smartcard validators have now been fitted on each side
>>>>>> of
>>>>>> the entrance arches to Kings Cross opposite platforms 1-8. They are
>>>>>> not comissioned yet.

>

>> Interesting observations.  Looks like there is a concerted programme of
>> work to get validators installed on at least 3 TOCs (FCC, FGW, NXEA).
>> Any signs of life south of the river?

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> I've just seen newly installed supports for smartcard validators as far away
> as Woolston (near Southampton). Doubt they'll be reading Oyster though...
>
> Back to the OP in this thread however, these new validators at KX are
> presumably just extras, PAYG is already valid there, but I guess validators
> were a bit thin on the ground on the direct route from the mainline
> platforms to the tube ticket hall?
>
> Paul S