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Network Rail problem.
Could anyone give me any advice regarding what to do with this problem please?. At the back of my property there is land which is owned by Network Rail, its next to a railway. Some time ago my previous next door neighbours fly tipped lots of asbestos sheets at the back of my house on this land. They were like joiners etc…
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Thinnest cycle lane?
Driving in south London yesterday I saw these cycle lanes. They are for cyclists going in both directions, so I think that makes them about 1 foot wide in each direction at their tightest point :eek: [A232, Croydon Road] Shame, the cycle lane looks new and in some places is good and they have done a decent job of…
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Oyster card: Over 60, lives near tube station but it's not in London
Hi, I'm making an enquiry for a pensioner (well, over 60, 65 etc) She lives very near a tube station but it's not in London. Is there any Oyster Card offer she can take advantage of? In fact noone who lives close to and uses a tube station outside of London can vote for the Mayor of London and influence London Transport.…
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Rear bike carrier for Mini Cooper
Hi can anyone confirm that a rear bike carrier (hooks on over hatch and under car) can be safely fitted and used on a Mini Cooper? Halfords hesitated because the plastic spoiler "may" be damaged and funnily enough BMW's suggestion was an £800 tow bar system!!! I'd prefer to use a rear carrier than emptying the car and…
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area to live
hello! I am looking for as cheap as possible places to live and commute to central London in a reasonable time. Given that I want to commute only 2-3 times per week, would it be better to live outside London and commute to the center? If yes, which areas are cheap, and have links to central London? Thanks!
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Tottenham to Cambridge
hello! which is the most economic way to commute from Tottenham to Cambridge and back each weekday? thanks!
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Problems with booking rail -> tube -> DLR tickets
I am trying to book single "advance" tickers from Gloucester to Cutty Sark DLR and return in early November. Yes, advance tickets are available from First Great Western for the days I want - see http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/ticket_types/44703.aspx Of the online ticketing websites only National Rail Enquiries…
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Weekly rail ticket use.
I live in Reading, Berkshire and have a weekly rail ticket this week to London. I work in Maidenhead. Does my weekly ticket to London entitle me to use the ticket to travel to Maidenhead? For anyone who is not aware , Maidenhead is in between Reading and London on the same rail line.
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Rail vouchers
Hi, My mum has been given some train vouchers for a bad journey she had, they have been issued by Crosscountry, just wondered if they are valid for Great Western journeys? Thanks in advance!!
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Next installment - Bike Computer... which to get?
So, I now have my bike The next installment I want to make is a bike computer I've had one in the past for my last bike, a SunDing Wireless cheapo from eBay. It was great while it worked, but after about 6 months of not using it, it doesnt want to come back to life (The unit works, but doesnt pick up signal from the magnet…
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Occaisional Cycling Into Work, Cheapest Tube Option for the Rest?
Hi all. I'm planning on starting cycling into work next week. As my door to door journey will be around 14 miles I will only be doing this once a week initially (I have already been doing some exploratory rides at weekends and although the distance and route are fine I don't really have the stamina to do it every day of…
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Mountain bike hydraulic brake sticking on
I am on holiday in France and have an Orange Patriot Downhill Mountain Bike. The front brake is an Avid Code 2 and the brake is sticking on today. I don't speak French so would welcome any thoughts as to the cause before going to a shop to get the problem sorted. If I release the front wheel and spin it the brake pads seem…
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Oystercard query?
Hi, Im going to London next week and travelling in via tube and having to change at Finchley Road and Bond Street. I will have a oystercard and I know that you have to scan it when you go into the station but do you have to scan it when you change lines? Not been on the tube for 30 years and I dont want to pay more than I…
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Chichester to Manchester
Hi Folks, I am looking to travel on the 7th September and I am looking for the cheapest way. I need to get up and back on the same day and get there for about 1pm. Many thanks Paul.
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A Bicycle drive system
My commute to work every day is flat so i never change gears i always stay in the second highest gear on the bike all day every day My question is how will this affect the chain ring , chain . sprockets etc etc in the long term will is make them last longer or shorter or will it make no difference to the drive system of…
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Tyre/inner tube problem
Ive changed the inner tubes twice on a childs bike, 20 inch tyres but within days they've gone down again. Any ideas why this is happening? Thanks
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how much is the bus from sheerness
hi there myself and my partner are travelling to the holiday park in the isle of sheppey in kent we are using the train from london - sheerness. does anyone know the price of the bus route 360 from sheerness train station to leysdown on the isle of sheppey also how much would a cab cost roughly many thanks
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National Railcard For All Petition
Hi Apologies firstly if this is posted in the wrong place. I have started up a petition for a national railcard for all not just for select groups of people or areas as there isn't one active at the moment and I know the demand for 1 will be huge. The difference now being if I can get 100000 people to sign it it needs to…
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Changing Trains
I am travelling from Doncaster to Southampton (no changes) with Cross Country trains and returning the day after. On the return journey I have 1 change at Sheffield. Might seem a stupid question but, can I catch any train that is going to Doncaster (that is, a different company to "Cross Country") or will I have to catch a…
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John Lennon Airport to Lime St Liverpool
What is the cheapest way to get from John Lennon Airport to Lime St Station in Liverpool. There will be 3 adults travelling and I dont know if public transport would be cheaper than a taxi. I cannot find any information about these fares Can anyone help Thank you