IPSWICH-Rosewood and Springfield train line customers are now able to use credit cards and smart devices to take the train as the rollout of the State Government’s $371 million Smart Ticketing project ramps up.

            The system will allow commuters to tap on using contactless debit and credit cards, smartphones and smart watches.

            Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the next phase of the rollout began on Monday.

            “Once fully rolled out the Palaszczuk Government’s $371 million Smart Ticketing system will cover the largest geographical area of any ticketing system in the world, and be able to adapt to future growth and technology,” Mr Bailey said.

            Member for Ipswich Jennifer Howard said a trial on the Ferny Grove line had been a success and well received by commuters.

            “Full fare paying customers travelling between Rosewood and Central, and Springfield and Central can tap on at the start and off at the end of their journey using Smart Ticketing equipment with Visa, Mastercard or American Express contactless debit or credit cards, or smart devices such as phones and watches.”

            Member for Ipswich West Jim Madden welcomed the announcement.

            “Whether you’re starting your trip at Rosewood or Walloon, you will be some of the first people to test out the Smart Ticketing system in Ipswich,” Mr Madden said.

            The Government has installed 561 Smart Ticketing validators across 136 southeast Queensland train stations.

            Customers travelling beyond the trial stations, on a concession fare or transferring to a bus or ferry will need to continue using their go card or purchase a paper ticket to pay for their travel during the trial.