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Concessionary Travel Application Form
Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question but I want to get the form correct the first tine. I have the form for my disabled CT pass, it asks me to affix a passport sized photo of myself. Is sticking it on with glue the way to do it? Or does it just need to be attached so they can use it loosely? Thanks in advcance.
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Toilet charges scrapped at major train stations - MSE News
Passengers will no longer have to pay to spend a penny in the busiest train stations, as all toilets in Network Rail-operated stations are free to use from today...Read the full story: 'Toilet charges scrapped at major train stations' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Great Western Train Penalty Fare Notice
Hello My son boarded a train without a ticket just as it got to the station, he had no time to buy one at the station for fear of missing the train. He thought that he could buy it inside the carriage from the ticket inspector. The inspector arrived and my son had his money ready to pay but the lady ignored his explanation…
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Edinburgh air link 100
Any one know how long the open return ticket is valid from, ie is it only for one day or longer than that? Want to use it on Monday and return Thursday. Can't find any thing on site.
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Charged for printing train tickets at station
I have been regularly ordering train tickets online using Cross Country trains website. I then print the tickets via the machine at the station. The last time I did this I was charged £1 because I wanted (needed) to print the tickets. Cross Country say they are passing on the costs of whoever manages the train station. Has…
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Phone app to buy train tickets with
I downloaded the National Rail app which lets you search for trains but then to buy the ticket you need to separately login to a train operators website. Any recommendations for an app where you can search and buy the ticket all in the same app? I'm thinking perhaps Trainline or Trainpal but would appreciate suggestions.
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Trainline Refund
Hi Everyone, I recently purchased x3 open return tickets from trainline , and used each of the outward journey one's, however on the way back my battery had died, so could not show proof of the return tickets as I had downloaded the etickets,so had to buy 3 additional single tickets to return home. The staff at the station…
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A MoneySavingIdiot claims for a train delay
My name is MSE Kelvin (spoiler: not what my folks named me) and I'm an idiot with money. I've no excuse - after all, I write for the UK's biggest consumer website. But sadly, while I play a part in helping people save every day using MoneySavingExpert, my personal relationship with cash is a mix of fleeting highs and…
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Trainline Refund - Due to emergency
Hi everyone, This weekend my partner and I were supposed to take a trip to Winchester but unfortunately he had to be rushed to A&E due to a back injury so we were unable to make the trip. I livechatted with Trainline and they refused to give us any money back as they were advanced single tickets (non-refundable) that had…
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Virgin Trains delay repay - anyone ever complained?
Hi, Just made a claim on the Virgin Trains delay repay scheme. They pay 50% of your ticket cost back if you're delayed between 30 and 59 minutes. To be precise, the train arrived at the platform 32 minutes later than scheduled. Within minutes I had an automated response stating that the train was delayed by 26 minutes so…
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Bus journeys in North Yorkshire
Hi Can anyone recommend any decent websites for planning bus journeys in England (getting decent priced fares etc)? Thanks.
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Stagecoach smartcard
Hi has anybody had any problems with their stagecoach smartcard not working and having to fork out exta on tickets? I have made a formal complaint to stagecoach as i had paid £60 for a monthly ticket and as it wouldnt work had to spend an extra £20 on a day rider and a weekly rider through no fault of my own. They refunded…
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Train more than a minute late? From April, firms will have to report it - MSE News
Rail companies will start measuring the punctuality of their trains by the minute from April...Read the full story: 'Train more than a minute late? From April, firms will have to report it' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Monthly Travelcard confusion
Hello My son is about to start first job in London and we are confused about all the options for travel tickets. After loads of research He has decided to get an travelcard as he does go to different parts of london at the weekends and will start off with a monthly one until he passes his probation and then he can get an…
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Hit by car whilst cycling
A week ago today I had a fairly big accident. I was cycling through a country village traveling at approximately 20mph (slight downhill section). The road was arrow straight and it was light so all round visibility was good. Even so I always ride with lights on. In the distance I could see a car coming towards me on his…
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Buses from leeds Bradford to Leeds then to York
Hi I'm away to York for a short break in early June. I fly into Leeds Bradford and plan to bus it from there to Leeds to York. Can anyone recommend a way of getting decent return fares for both journeys (names of websites etc). Many thanks in advance.
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trains cancelled - compensation
My friend and I travelled on 11.22 train from Manchester to Glasgow on 1st March only for the train, operated by trans Pennine Express, to be terminated at Carlisle due to a broken down freight train blocking the line. After standing for more than an hour and a half at the station with no sign of any replacement bus…
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recommendations on cycling jacket
I already have a wonderful Altura winter cycling jacket but Im really struggling to find a summer jacket which can be bundled up and put into a backpack which offers some protection from the wonderful summer we have here. Price is a consideration but it must be visible and also packable, anyone bought one and any…
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I was pulled out of the paying queue by train inspectors to fine me for not paying! -help please
Hi - can anybody help please? I was unable to pay for my train ticket at the kiosk at my local train station as there was nobody there at the time - there was no conductor on the train either . At the other end there is a section specifically for people to pay after they get off the train before they enter the barriers. I…
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is there a size limit for carrying something on the Tube
I want to transport two sides of a 6x4 garden shed on the train. It's just a matter of 4 stops The panel is 6 x 5 feet
