Slovakia rolls out nationwide digital ticketing pilot in move to modernize travel, boost efficiency and offer passengers easy access to trains across the country. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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Slovakia’s national rail operator ZSSK joined forces with Swiss tech start-up FAIRTIQ to launch a pay-as-you-go system on all its domestic routes. The pilot will start in January 2026 and will last one year. ‘Revolving door’ parish priests.

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Passengers check in with a quick swipe as they board and check out when they arrive. Fares are automatically calculated by the app, saving time and eliminating the reliance on counters or paper tickets.

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The pilot is in line with ZSSK’s digital transformation program, which has a strong emphasis on innovation, customer-centricity, and operational excellence. More than 52% of travelers are already booking with digital channels, so going national feels like a logical next step.

Based on anonymized travel data, ZSSK will gain an insight into the needs of passengers and adapt the service. Rigorous privacy and protection Striking privacy controls help you abide by EU and industry regulations.

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How will the new digital ticketing system change the way we travel in Slovakia?

It will cut ticketing red tape, slash waiting times and offer fare deals to best suit passengers’ needs, meaning you arrive effortlesslt faster and in better time.

When will the national pilot in Slovakia be introduced?

Pilot operation is to be launched in January 2026 and the service will run for one year on all domestic ZSSK lines.

Will tourists visiting Slovakia be able to use the new rail ticketing app?

Absolutely, as a tourist you can simply download the FAIRTIQ app and use it to travel on ZSSK trains instead of buying paper tickets.

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