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London-Norwich weekend train disruptions Late Jan-April--potential fare overcharge warning
BBC R4 Today programme had a item on London-Norwich weekend train disruptions Late Jan-April, confirmed by a few other websites and Greater Anglis website if you know where to look (the website is highlighting holiday season strike disruptions at the moment). Mostly between London-Shenfield (so also no Elizabeth line on…
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Train cancelled ....what are my options?
Hi.....my early morn train to Durham for the 27th has been cancelled. The next few trains say sold out but does that just mean reserved seats sold out....I'm hoping to get on the next available train but most of them want a lot more extra than I paid. So what are my options? Thanks
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Can I take tfl to Small Claims Court?
Hello there, I recently moved in an area which is only served by the overground. The issue is, due to strikes, the so called "snow", their famous "planned engineering works" and whatever excuse they come up with, I have been able to take the overground only two or three times. This has resulted in me not being able to go…
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Any railcards for 50 year old solo travellers?
Hi everyone I’ve looked at the railcards site but I can’t find any rail cards aimed at solo travellers of my age. I’m in north of England so can’t get a network railcard (I think ???) I believe there’s a railcard for 50s in Scotland but not in england Am I missing something? Apart from waiting 15 more years to get retired…
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Southwestern trains evening day return ticket on 23rd; is it still valid on the 24th?
Basically I'm going to the theatre, and the trains between about 21:30 and 00:30 are all cancelled, the 00:30 is not possible as I have an online meeting at 1am (different timezones) I might therefore just stay in London overnight; do you know if a day return/evening return should be accepted the next day, or am I required…
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Train on Christmas Eve
Originally they said the strike on Christmas Eve would be from 6pm Now my last train from west Yorkshire to my son's in Manchester is before 2pm That's another taxi to pay for
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Continuing journey / costs if last train is cancelled.
Having recently been left stranded when my last train was cancelled, I'm wondering what my rights are... I had to check into a hotel and catch the first train the next morning. Could I have claimed from the train operator for either or both of those expenses? Or had I taken a taxi instead (I was quoted £170, but none was…
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SWR Reduced Timetable - Annual Season ticket Delay Repay
Why is it that I can't claim compensation from SWR when they're running a reduced timetable this week, yet a person with a Single ticket can? This has been frustrating me for some time, long and short is I start work at 7am in London so rely/pay to use their early morning services to get to work on time. Strike days are…
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Coventry to London
Hi, Travelling once a week on a weekday, return journey, train seems to be the quickest way, worth buying a national railcard (not entitled to other cards)? Any tips to reduce cost? Then in London to use Oyster card? Many thanks
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advance application for Oyster 60+
I will be eligible for this in the spring. Does anyone know how far in advance of the 60th birthday applications are accepted? I don't know how long TFL takes to process them. I already have an Oyster account for pay as you go.
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Network rail card
Hi I have found a Black Friday deal at Trainline, purchase rail card and then get £15 off journey booked before end of December. Has anyone purchased via them as I know they have a booking fee but if I was to take up the offer as I have a journey to book, it is still cheaper than Railcard. The digital card will be saved in…
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Split-My-Fare, reputable? I think not!
Any split fare ticket experts out there? I've just tried to buy a ticket using the above site only to find that what it's offered me is a ticket which they say is flexible travelling at the times I've chosen for £37.70. But then you look at the ticket details it states it's off-peak return. The return journey clearly says…
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Is it safe to cycle on UK roads? - interested in people's opinions
I watched the recent BBC Panorama programme 'Road Rage: Cars V Bikes'. As a result I am very seriously considering getting rid of my bicycle. Perhaps it sounds a bit naive but this programme has given me a whole new perspective on cycling. I have been a cyclist for many years. I fall into the category of somebody who…
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National Express Coaches query
I'll be going down to Wimbledon on the 25th of this month, and returning back on the 27th. Now on the 26th, there will be the National Rail strike action. If the trains are affected on Sunday, if the national express isn't booked, can I turn up and pay on the day? Sorry if this a stupid question, but I've never traveled on…
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Train strikes 16th Dec & 17th Dec
We’ve booked to go to London to Winter Wonder land on the 17th & there is possible train strikes. We live too far away to drive & have 2 little ones. Unfortunately Winterwonder land in their terms & conditions do not give refunds for cancellations nor do they let you change the date. we’ve tried to contact them with no…
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Train travel on December 18
My husband and I never travel by train, but we were going to meet up with a friend in London and catch a musical on December 18. I managed to book cheap advance tickets on the Trainline website and bought a Network Railcard as well... Only to find out a few weeks after that there are going to be more strikes that weekend!…
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London to Manchester
Generally take the train from Euston (I live SW20) to Manchester however my next journey it looks like there is engineering works, I am thinking of partially driving to manchester and parking outside the city. I will be staying in Manchester Victoria for a couple of nights, and then Manchester Picadilly. Wondered if anyone…
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Santander Cycles - Any good?
I'm going to be doing some work in London, and have been looking at Santander cycles. I'm interested in using one to get me from a main line station to my employer in central London. This won't be every day, so very much on an ad hoc basis, maybe a couple of times a month. Has anyone used them? If so what are they like? Do…
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Black Friday Santander Cycles London subscription discount: Limited time/availability, ACT NOW
Ends Monday 28 23:59, may be withdrawn early if takeup is good, act now Very good value if you use the cycles for at least 2 trips a week on average, especially the annual pass, and extends the ride duration to 60 mins (usually 30) Pay a few £ extra for super convenient keyfob to unlock the bike from the dock although you…
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December train strikes or not?
So I see on the news this morning they're striking on Tues 13th & Weds 14th December. There's other days but these are the two that impact me. I thought no problem, we're booked to leave on Monday 12th so we'll just see if we can extend our stay a day and come back on Thurs 15th, problem solved, hopefully. My wife insists…
