Commuters are set to benefit from a new dawn of "door-to-door" tickets, which cover the cost of trains and taxis in one fare.

The new fares will combine transport methods to pick travelers up from their doorsteps and drop them off right at their final destination, saving them the hassle of getting themselves to and from the train station.

Today Virgin and Uber have announced a new joint scheme which will see passengers receive texts reminding them to book a discounted taxi to or from the train station to complete their journey.

Virgin said the move was a "first step towards a fully integrated and seamless booking experience" in which it is expected that entire journeys - including taxis - will be secured through new all-in-one tickets.

It is not yet known when they will be introduced or how much they will cost.