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Authorised to overtravel by conductor
I was once effectively authorised to overtravel on Greater Anglia by a conductor on a regional service, however the journey he verbally authorised took me onto DOO (Driver Only Operated) suburban services (still operated by GA) on the Great Eastern Mainline (GEML). Is he allowed to do that, and in such a situation what…
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Train ticket confusion
Hi All I have tried to find a thread for my concern/query/observation but can't. So if anyone Ould point in the right direction I would be grateful. I want to travel from Selby to Kiveton Bridge tomorrow by train. I already have the ticket to Doncaster as part of my pass. So I searched for train tickets from: Doncaster to…
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Asked to buy a new ticket
If I am asked to buy a whole new ticket, despite already holding a valid ticket when travelling by train then what should I do? What if I'm asked to overpay for an excess e.g. a change of route one?
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Train cancellations
If you hold a ticket valid via a specific route, say a Thetford to London Terminals return ticket valid via Cambridge, and are unable to travel via that route, and as a result use another permitted route e.g. via Norwich, and are authorised to travel free of charge meaning that you do not use that ticket as a result, then…
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RESOLVED - Delay Repay - Northern - refused
I had a short break with the folks over Christmas and had a significant delay returning on the Xth. I asked for compensation in the form of tickets for future journeys. The delay was so long that I actually missed the last train of my last connection so had to walk the 2 miles home - the station couldn't order a taxi on…
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Electric bicycle, months of research and 300 miles in, I made the perfect electric bike decision
all gone now.
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Cheap Flexible Train Tickets staring or ending at Birmingham International - TrainToPlaneSaver.co.uk
West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern have launched a new site offering very cheap and flexible fares for journeys to or from Birmingham International. Birmingham International - Euston £7 Liverpool Lime St - Birmingham International £7 Crewe - Birmingham International £5 Milton Keynes - Birmingham International £5…
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£5 train tickets between London, Oxford and Birmingham
Spotted this deal from Chiltern Railways - they’ve got £5 tickets between London, Oxford and Birmingham amongst other destinations for travel up until April. Full details at chilternrailways.co.uk/jan-sale
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£5 train tickets between London, Oxford and Birmingham
Just spotted that Chiltern Railways has started a January sale - £5 train tickets between London, Oxford, Birmingham and various other destinations for travel up to early April. Full info at chilternrailways.co.uk/jan-sale
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Delay Repay Transpenine Express
I bought a ticket through the Trainline and the Split Save function gave me two singles (15mins connection time). The first train was Transpenine, and was late by 31mins. Because of the pattern of trains I had to wait 90ishmins for the next train (another company) so I arrived more than two hours late to my final…
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London Travel - Oyster Card, Contactless, Apple Pay or ... ?
Hi All, I'm wanting to streamline my commuting and hoped to get your thoughts on the best way to pay for travel around London. I currently mostly use an Oyster card, which feels safer and less of a hassle than getting my wallet out and finding a debit card to do contactless. Although, if my Oyster runs out of money I can…
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How to get from Clapham to Basingstoke at 3am on New Years Day without spending loads of money
Four of us (including myself) bought tickets to a New Year's Eve event a few months ago. Train strikes have meant trains are running even more infrequently when the event finishes in the early hours of 1st January. The last train is quite early while the train the next morning is a very long wait. There doesn't seem to be…
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When to renew season ticket before price hike?
Hi Can anyone tell me when is the last possible date I can renew my season ticket for the new year 2020, from where I live into London, before the price goes up. My current card key smart card is active up until 31st December 2019. Consecca
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Tesco Clubcard Railcards
Has anyone successfully used their Clubcard vouchers to purchase or renew a Railcard lately? I'm trying to use my vouchers to renew my daughters 16-25 card but it says they're experiencing technical difficulties. I'm sure it was working last week when i looked.
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Bus passengers across England to get better info on routes, timetables and fares - MSE News
All bus passengers in England should soon be able to get accurate information about prices, routes and timetables, after the Government announced plans for a new project to make bus firms share data...Read the full story: 'Bus passengers across England to get better info on routes, timetables and fares' Click reply below…
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Senior Raicard
Hello Is anyone having any success in renewing their card, early renewal does not work Finally got a Tesco Code that was excepted but now the box “is the railcard for you” does not highlight Can’t get through to them on phone and they don’t respond to Tweets ( loads of complaints on there )
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26 - 30 Railcard Renewal
Happy Christmas all! My 26 - 30 railcard is due to expire in the coming months and to maximise the time I can have the card I planned to renew the day before my 31st birthday. However this is not until later in the year which would mean I go 6 months+ without the railcard if I wait. is anybody aware of a way round this?…
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Door did not open
I was on a Class 156 train the other day, and the door refused to fully open when another passenger pressed the button. Instead it only part opened, so he forced it open. I subsquently headed to the back of the train to alert the conductor, who said "thank you" and then just dispatched the train anyway. What should I have…
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Would National Express leave me stranded?
I'm taking a coach trip with National Express to get home from Cardiff on Boxing Day. I'll be changing in Birmingham for the last coach of the day back to Northampton. What would happen if the Cardiff > Birmingham coach gets delayed and I miss my connection? There are no later coaches they would be able to put me on and…
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London - Tube
Hi, Just wondering if someone can help me, we are going to London tomorrow and I know my youngest child (8) travels free but what about my eldest (12)- I've found conflicting info ... Thanks
