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Archives for May 2018

I'm a idiot - train ticket fine forgot to appeal
Trying to keep a long story short , I had a ticket but not my railcard with me. I bought my railcard in November and due to a computer glitch though I filled out the form for a digital copy it prompted me to sign in and somehow changed to an old application from years before with even the wrong address, I didn't even see…
Bus pass eligibility
There I was talking to a mate, him taking the mickey out of me because I will reach the big six zero this year, and the subject got to bus passes, with him telling me not to forget to put in for one. I wasn't that bothered because I walk most places, but then again it could come in useful. So, I looked into it and found…
MSE News: Thameslink and Great Northern wipe cancelled trains from departure boards
A train firm struggling with major disruption after a massive timetable overhaul is making cancelled trains 'disappear' from its website, app and departure boards...Read the full story: 'Thameslink and Great Northern wipe cancelled trains from departure boards' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
Railcard Question
Over the next year I'm likely to make a few train journeys from the Midlands to Manchester, I can usually get the return for about £50 using the split ticket system, but I've just read the article on the main forum about cheap train travel which says that if you're going to spend over £90 in a year, it might be worth…
MSE News: Passengers unable to access digital railcards - if you're having problems here's what...
Some rail passengers who have a digital railcard on their phone are unable to access them unless they update their Railcard app...Read the full story: 'Passengers unable to access digital railcards - if you're having problems here's what to do ' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Quad Lock / Topeak bike phone mounts
I'm not a big time cyclist but when i do go out i'm not a huge fan of my phone in an arm strap. I know it's the cheapest option but i'd much prefer it to be in a holder up front. I did a bit of googling and out came results of 'Quad Lock'. I liked the design of it all but then i wondered about biking in the rain and wasn't…
Rights when stranded by strike?
One of those 'what are my rights' questions... I returned from holiday yesterday, and for the final part of my journey I used a single advance purchase rail ticket from Luton Airport Parkway to Lancaster: this included a reservation to travel on a specific train (operated by Virgin West Coast) from Euston to Preston, while…
Groupsave query
Hi, We are 4 adults 1 kid and 1 infant travelling to London from Southampton. The issue is only 2 adults and 1 infant will come back on the same day while rest of the party will stay Back. So what is the best way to book train tkts ? If I book grouosave for all it is just 52 quids ..but can we come back alone on that…
Grouosave query
Hi, We are 4 adults 1 kid and 1 infant travelling to London from Southampton. The issue is only 2 adults and 1 infant will come back on the same day while rest of the party will stay Back. So what is the best way to book train tkts ? If I book grouosave for all it is just 52 quids ..but can we come back alone on that…
MSE News: Major train timetable shake-up - if you're delayed here's how to claim
Passengers faced disruption as three train firms began a major timetable shake-up - if you've been delayed here's how to claim compensation ...Read the full story: 'Major train timetable shake-up - if you're delayed here's how to claim' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Train company NIL : Customer WON!
Hi. I was at my change station part way through a train journey using Southern Rail in March. I was heading on holiday via Gatwick airport. At the change station ALL trains were cancelled so I was forced to get a taxi to get to the airport on time for my flight. It was early in the morning and no rail staff were apparent.…
Train ticket price confusion
Apologies if this has been done to death. I frequently travel on weekends (off-peak) and I'm pretty sure the prices I get charged at the machines are more than what I see on-line (nationalrail.co.uk). I've seen a lot about this but I'm curious. National rail often gives me "off-peak" but when I expand it offers "super…
London Undergrond with Family
Hi all Can you tell me the cheapest way of travelling round London on the underground for a family of 4 (2 children 16/13) for the day We will be getting on and ending our day in Zone 8 Watford high street. Don't seem to be able to purchase for this zone tho. Help will greatly appreciated
Bracknell to Honiton
Hi, I'm travelling from Bracknell to Honiton tomorrow and am totally unfamiliar with the route. I have to change at Reading and Basingstoke apparently and just wonder what the signage is like at those stations. I can well imagine wandering around trying to find which platform I need and miss my connections! So if anybody…
Off peak day return intermediate stop permitted?
Can anyone please advise whether an 'Off peak day return' ticket from Exeter to Newton Abbot on Saturday 12th will allow an intermediate stop en route? I can find information which says it will and that it won't online. Our wonderful train network ....... It looks as if this ticket is the same price bought on the day of…
Radio 4 phone-in about train travel and ticketing on now
(12.15 - 12.57) Could someone please post the iPlayer link when it appears.
MSE News: Britain's train ticket system could be completely overhauled
The entire train ticketing system could be overhauled after Britain's rail companies and an independent transport watchdog called for radical changes...Read the full story: 'Britain's train ticket system could be completely overhauled' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Train Leeds to London
Not totally sure where to put this ... Hi, quick q, what’s the cheapest way to travel to London, from Leeds by train, albeit first class, with not that much notice ie mid may, during the week ? it doesn’t have to be during rush hour though.. Is there a rail card you can get or a discount card ? I haven’t done it in years..…
60+ oyster on gatwick express
i have a 60+ oyster card. Im travelling from brentford to gatwick by train. I have been told i cannot use my oyster all the way to Gatwick. I apparently have to buy a rail ticket for the last 3 or 4 stops. does anyone know if this is correct? Thanks. BarryDH
London Train Ticket help
Hi all, I have a season ticket for Hemel Hempstead to Kensington Olympia (not via London) and I use my contactless for any additional TFL services I need. Sometimes, I find that I am close to London Euston after work and it's easier to go from there. I am guessing I wouldn't need to buy a ticket all the way to Hemel…

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