00:00Concerns have been raised over a confusing ticketing issue affecting some Sunday rail
00:06journeys in the North East. Transport users say the POP Pay-as-you-go smart card cannot
00:12be used on part of the Northumberland line between Newcastle and the Metro Centre. The
00:17service, run by Northern, was extended on Sundays last month. Campaigners warn passengers
00:23could be puzzled by the situation or could even risk penalty fares. The North East combined
00:29authority says there is no evidence the issue puts people off public transport and
00:33adds that it wants to expand the scheme across the region. Nexus says POP cards remain valid
00:39on Metro, buses and the Shield's ferry services, but many users say they're still confused.
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