Southern Rail passengers using the company’s smartcard instead of paper tickets are now being compensated automatically for delays.

The system similar to the Oyster Card used in London checks if a journey was held up, and if so will put in a claim.

Travellers on trains more than 15 minutes late are eligible for money back.

You can read more about automatic compensation with a smartcard on Southern’s website:  http://www.southernrailway.com/your-journey/customer-services/auto-delay-repay/