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Southern Rail - concealing use of Oystercard for student
Hi, really unhappy to discover that my son could have been using a 16-19 oystercard for most of his college journey. We asked and asked Southern Rail what the cheapest way to get him from Station A to Station B and not once has anyone said he could use an Oyster card for part of the journey. They said he was an adult…
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Changes in the Law to make cycling safer for all
I believe we may need a radical step change in the behaviour of motorists and cyclists to address: · Reckless behaviour of many motorists · Reckless behaviour of many cyclists · Bridge the gap between cyclists and motorists so all “drivers” on the road feel they abide by the “same” rules. And the most effective way to do…
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Will Virgin do a first class singles sale this christmas?
Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows if Virgin will be doing a christmas first class singles sale this year like they have for at least the last couple. The tickets have only come out in November previously I think, but I don't want to leave it too late to book if they're not going to release any this time. If anyone has…
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Buying a road bike
Hi, My boyfriend is quite a fitness type and for a while has been saying he'd like a road bike. He's got an old mountain bike but to be honest it's falling apart (he's had it since he was a teen) and doesn't really look built for road cycling. So I'm going to buy him one for Christmas! I'm not necessarily interested in the…
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First Capital Connect Accident
[This is a Long Thread, Please be Advised] Hi All, I'll explain my story, Back in January and with my ex girlfriend, who lived at Brookmans Park Railway Station, I went to visit her one day as a BF does, and i traveled by FIRST CAPITAL CONNECT now this station was icy and NOT GRITTED, on a day we had snow; and i basically…
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Public Transport - Christmas Day
Hi all, Nice to see this new forum section just in time as I wanted it :) . Is there any transport that run on Christmas day, traveling from Blackpool to Manchester? If so, companies and an idea of quotes would be very grateful! :D . ACoupleInLove.
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MSE News: Beat London's Tube and bus fare hikes
"Bus and Tube fares will increase by an average 4.2% from 2 January next year - but it's possible to beat the hikes..." Read the full story: Beat London's Tube and bus fare hikes
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Motorists wiping out GB cycling team
First, a zombie motorist knocked off Wiggin off his bike and now another zombie driver did the same to the head coach of cycling the following day. What is this world coming to? :O
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Refund on Railcard
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Stagecoach Bus Complaints
Hi all, I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but I'll ask you guys this anyway. I've been suffering really terrible service from the Stagecoach Bus service in my area and have made a compliant about the continual lateness of the service. To cut a long story short, the 'rep' I have been dealing with has stated that they…
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Red Spotted Hanky Vouchers
Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help me on this but I have a feeling I might be out of luck :( I got one of the £10 vouchers for Red Spotted Hanky when they came up on this site. Since you had to put an email address in to claim one then I assumed they would send an email confirmation of the number. I've just realised that…
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Split ticket - do I have to get off the train?
Good morning, I'm hoping someone can help with a split ticketing query - I've had a look in that section but couldn't see an answer. I am looking to go to Cornwall this weekend and am looking at a split ticket to cut the cost (Taunton - Plymouth then Plymouth - Truro). Going down I will be getting two separate trains with…
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16-25 railcard for mature OU student?
Hello, I'm sure I remember a few years ago you could get a young person's railcard so long as you had an ISIC card - looks like the 'replacement' 16-25 railcard says you can't get it if you're an OU student (boo...) Does anyone know if the old "turn up with an ISIC card" will still succeed, or if there's any decent…
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The "my car was hit by a Tesco HGV" thread
It occurred to me if the same thing had happened to a cyclist we wouldn't even get to hear the cyclist's side of the tale. For new or inexperienced cyclists, at the risk of repeating myself, please watch the following video. It might just save your life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzL0Kyk4m-8
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Got caught doing the old sitting in FC on overcrowded train trick
Was on First Capital Connect route from Farringdon-Gatwick this morning. This train is completely rammed (and i mean completely), so i thought i'll go into the First Class section for the 1km trip to Blackfriars (where everyone gets off) and then just sit in the normal part of the train. Incidentely the regular seats are…
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Boris bike charges doubled
http://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/boris-bike-charges-to-double-in-inflationbusting-travel-fares-hike-8293591.html Up to £2 a day now, or £90 for a year. Obviously if you will use it more than 45 times next year, best to subscribe now. £2 I think will deter more people.
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I am look at getting a new bike
Hey, I am looking at getting a new road bike to cycle to work and back and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions. I will be cycling about 15km round trip a day so want to get a rather decent one. Cheers
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Help with train route
I'm going to Vans Warped this Saturday at Alexandra Palace, London. I will be staying in Kings Cross the night before so I will be leaving from there. The website has a lot of info http://vanswarpedtouruk.com/info/ but I am a bit confused by it. Any suggestions on the best route?
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Free bike hire - or fix your old bike
I'm really surprised this doesn't appear here already but there's a charity/lottery funded called Sustrans who offer different services in different areas - In Northumberland they will fix old bikes (kids and adults) free, give you free hire of a lovely new bike for 2 months if you work within a certain area - can give…
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Oyster Refunds
I hardly ever bother claiming my oyster refunds for delayed journeys because its just too painful a process But now Ive discovered I dont have to because for £2 a year I can automate the whole process - Martin, for tube users this is a magic moneysaver and just to confirm, I have tried it and it has automatically put in a…
