London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is introducing a new contactless parking system at Grantham Station.

Grantham station will be one of ten LNER managed stations along the East Coast Main Line to use Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), in place of current ticket machines.

LNER says using cameras on entry and exit will make the new system as effortless as possible.

For the first time, customers will be able to pre-book their car parking space via a new LNER Parking App and on the LNER website, taking away any stress of trying to find a space on the day of travel.

As part of LNER's 'Covid Safe' measures, the new system will also give peace of mind to customers, looking to reduce their use of high-contact areas, as they will no longer need to have a physical ticket or use a manual payment machine.

Customers exiting the car parks will be able to pay with contactless card, or using the LNER Parking App which will allow customers to leave automatically using the new ANPR technology.

The new system will begin in October, when the new technology and signage is installed in partnership with HUB Parking Technology.

Claire Ansley, Director of Customer Experience at LNER, said: "We are committed to making travel simpler and smarter so this new car parking system combined with our mobile ticket app, will mean that customers can complete their entire journey without the need of a physical ticket or having to use a payment machine.

"We also believe this will help give customers greater confidence when they travel by removing the need to contact equipment often touched by many people."

Lee Burton, Managing Director of HUB Parking Technology said: "As a company, we look to create the best parking facilities available, providing a brilliant and efficient service to customers.

"We are therefore delighted to expand our relationship with LNER and help to introduce a brand-new system across the entire route"

Season pass holders will be able to use the app to purchase a season pass which, once paid, will allow access through the entries and exits using ANPR.

Drop off and short stay areas will also be controlled by ANPR technology without any barriers. The same range of payment options of a local pay station, online pre-payment, season parking or via the LNER app, will still be available.

The new system follows the introduction of LNER's car parking offer in August at most LNER managed car parks.

Customers can park for £5 a day after 9.30am Monday-Friday or for those having a long weekend, park anytime Friday to Monday for just £12.