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Days out - cycle parking
Summer is around the corner (let's hope!), and as I've taken up cycling again, I'm dreaming of days out. But one problem I'm finding is that while places I might want to go to have large, maintained, car parks, and even coach parks, there seems to be a distinct lack of cycle parking. I'm not talking about town centres, but…
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Half price train tickets sale
I was excited to hear about it this morning. Went on the website at lunchtime, checked my journey was included, clicked on "buy tickets". Was redirected to train company's website where I re-entered the journey details... but could see no sign of any half price tickets. Tried various days and times - nothing. No idea if…
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Invalid Train ticket and fine with threat of summonds
Hi, I am currently going through a bit of an issue where I thought I brought an open return when in fact it was an open anytime "DAY" return ticket. I was asked for my ticket when returning from Brighton and even I was oblivious to the fact that my ticket was invalid until this point. I even thought the ticket machine had…
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Cycling with 2 kids
I was hoping to be able to use my bike to take the kids on the nursery run, with the ever increasing fuel costs and now that the nicer weather is here (for now), it'd be great to use my bike to take them to nursery. I have a 1-year-old and a very nearly 4-year-old. Currently, I have a Hamax seat on the bike, which either…
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Cheap train tickets
Khi cần tăng vốn, công ty cổ phần có thể phát hành thêm cổ phiếu để tăng vốn cổ phần từ nguồn vốn chủ sở hữu. Đặc biệt đối với các công ty có điều kiện kinh doanh thuận lợi được các nhà đầu tư đánh giá cao thì đây là một cách hiệu quả để tăng vốn. Vậy Phát hành thêm cổ phiếu nhằm tăng vốn cần đáp ứng điều kiện gì hay…
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Train Cancellation
Hi, our Transpennine train was cancelled, we were told by a station advisor that we could use the Avanti train but would have to wait an hour, I've tried to get a refund for the delay, but it has been unsuccessful as they have stated there wasn't a train at that time even though we've got etickets with the time??? Not sure…
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Train cancelled options
I found out by Twitter my train is cancelled. the options from the train company are to travel on a specific train (with another train company) which leaves EARLIER than my train was due to depart or to travel tomorrow. I need to get to destination today and am worried I won’t get to the departing station in time. what…
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Railcard won’t refund
Hi all, I bought a 26-30 railcard as I started taking the train to work in the morning, but the staff on the train told me there is a minimum spend of £12.99 before 10am. I immediately contacted railcard to ask them to cancel (not within 24 hours though!) and they won’t refund. Do I have any rights?
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London station to Brighton - cheapest train ticket
I want a single train ticket to go from a London station to Brighton tomorrow. Cheapest single ticket with a Railcard is £21.45. Day return from London to Brighton is £21.50 BUT if I get a day return from Brighton to London it's £12.50! Is there anything to stop me buying the cheaper return but just use the London to…
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GWR Advance ticket Rises £££
Hi, so I travel once a week from Swindon to London by train, to keep the cost down I book 12 weeks in advance and off peak, the last ticket I purchased was for the 23rd May at £33.40 return. Looking today to book for the 6th June and I am utterly shocked to see the same journey is now going to cost me £68.30. I know that…
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Incident/accident on a bus -TFL - victim hospitalised
Hi All, I am posting on behalf of a friend. His partner got injured on a bus whilst traveling to work on 04/04 around midday. She's been in a hospital since 6/04 with a probable concussion and awaiting MRI results. The bus driver had to press the brake harshly due to a vehicle in front making a harsh turn as a result she…
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Metropolitan Line - reduced service from April 11th 2022 until further notice
As they will run an almost weekend service, will they be charging weekend rates not weekday rates?
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Ipswich to London train tickets
A friend of mine had 2 (advance single) round trip tickets from Ipswich to London. Onward. Advance : Departure : 8 apr 22. 8:44 dep from Ipswich - Greater Anglia Return Journey : 9-apr-22. Dep: London Liverpool Street - 22:30 Greater Anglia Arrival Ipswich 23:38. Unfortunately, he had to leave to another country so this…
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Should I buy train tickets in advance?
Hi Im planning on travelling from Exeter to Beaconsfield on 29th April (friday) and coming back 1 May (sunday). What the most economical way of doing this? Should I book in advance? Should I travel off-peak? (when is off-peak?). Look like Ill need to go form Exeter to Bakeloo, then Chiltern Line to Beaconsifeld. Do I have…
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Child Proof of Age / ID for train travel
Hi everyone. My 12yo daughter is going to start taking the train but as she is tall for her age, I expect that sooner or later she will be challenged over using a child ticket. What do other people use for proof of age? She will be using Northern Rail services, but I couldn't find any guidance on their website and thhey…
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Understanding using 16-25 railcard use before 10am
My daughter has just got a job that means commuting. She needs to start before 10am. I understand that she can use her 16-25 railcard before 10am so long as the fare costs a minimum of £12. Looking on-line single fares came up for the outward leg of the journey below £12 f using the 16-25 railcard but the fare is only…
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C2W 12 months or 48 months
I'm considering buying an electric bike which is £4k and the C2W scheme allows me to pay monthly repayments over 12 months up to 48 months. Since my total "saving" from tax and NI relief is the same whichever period I choose my initial thought was why not just go for the 48 months of much lower monthly repayments. But is…
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Posting luggage within UK
Hi, I'm away working for a month (from Scotland to England). I travelled by train and I don't want to attempt the return journey with all that luggage! Can anyone recommend a good company for posting luggage within the UK?
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Paper Roll Tickets not valid at Euston
I was stopped exiting the Underground on my final exit of a journey yesterday by Euston Underground staff. Their reason was '' We do not accept Paper Roll Tickets sold by on train staff'' The ticket was valid to use the undergound through London as I'd asked the conductor to sell my one that would. Every barrier that had…
