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Oyster cards to be used on rail line to Gatwick

Oyster cards will be valid to use on the rail line to Gatwick from the New year Credit: ITV News

Rail passengers using the line to Gatwick can use their Oyster cards from this January.

It means travellers will no longer have to obtain a different payment method to the one they use for Tube and bus rides in London.

"By providing a quick and easy way to pay, our Oyster and contactless ticketing have transformed the way people get around our capital.

"We've already extended this on a number of key routes outside of London and it makes perfect sense for Londoners, commuters and passengers from around the world to benefit from this further link to Gatwick Airport."

– London mayor Boris Johnson