This from this morning's Watford Observer. Confusion reigns, it would
seem.

THC

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Confusion over Silverlink handover

http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/dis...ha ndover.php

A major shake-up of rail services at Watford Junction, which takes
effect on Sunday, has been blighted by confusion.

Angry commuters say obtaining information about just how much fares
will cost under the new system has been almost impossible.

And now doubt surrounds when - and if - Oyster cards will be able to
be used.

advertisementOn Sunday, Silverlink services between Watford Junction
and London Euston will be taken over by London Overground, a new
service operated by Transport for London (TFL), and London Midland.

According to London Underground, passengers using the stopping service
from Watford Junction to London Euston will be able to use Oyster
cards and enjoy reduced fares.

However those using the fast service from Watford to London - the
majority of commuters - will have to continue using paper tickets at
Silverlink rates.

A spokesperson for London Midland, the firm which will run the fast
service from Watford Junction to London Euston, said it was in talks
to introduce Oyster cards or another smart card by 2010.

For more on this story, and more information about fare prices, see
today's Watford Observer.