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Question about train changeovers
I want to buy a train ticket on Northern Trains that goes to Windermere but there is a changeover at Oxenholme. The changeover is only about 5-8 minutes. If something goes wrong with the changeover can I simply wait for the next train from Oxenholme to Windermere and use my original ticket or do I have to buy a fresh…
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Southern Railway card payment
Paid for my season ticket 2 days ago and Southern Railway haven't deducted the money from my balance, not even my available balance. I paid by debit card at the ticket office (found one which was actually open at the stated times!). Chip and pin, not contactless. Receipt says everything has gone through. Have I got it for…
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Bike4Work scheme
My work offers this scheme and as a cyclist I thought I'd like a new bike. I will be employed by the company for the full 12 months of the scheme but in March 2020 I will get my State pension so no need to pay NI, my question is will I be able to take advantage of the scheme? I'm thinking the answer will be no but wondered…
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11-15 Zip for 16-year-old on National Rail?
Hi all. I found a great thread from 2014 about "Proving age on train," which answered a few of my questions, but I have some remaining. Unfortunately, as a new member, it looks like I can't embed the URLs of the train company pages I referenced... but here goes: I'm planning travel for the summer for my family and two…
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Train revenue protection
Hi. I recently got stopped and questioned by revenue protection at the station, when I was about to pay for my ticket at the office after getting off the train they asked me for a card they were handing out at that station. I didn't get this card because Id got past the revenue guard on the station, stupidly I was in a…
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Massive Secret Train fare Increase by South Eastern Rail?
Yesterday the fare on my regular off-peak train journey was trebled by South Eastern Rail. South Eastern defines an Off-peak train as one which arrives in London after 10 am. (link provided]) All London-bound trains from Otford in Kent departing after 0915 arrive at 1000 or later and therefore qualify as Off-Peak. This…
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Do national express offer cheap advance tickets on airport routes
Do national express offer cheap advance tickets on airport routes only ever seen them on intercity routes and how far on advance do national express release advance fares
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National Express, late then cancelled service
National Express, late then cancelled service I was due to travel from London Victoria to Rotterdam via a booking I made thru the National Express website. On my ticket I noticed the carrier was a different bus company called Ouibus. At the time of travel the bus ended up being reported as running late and we were told it…
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Bus pass eligibility
There I was talking to a mate, him taking the mickey out of me because I will reach the big six zero this year, and the subject got to bus passes, with him telling me not to forget to put in for one. I wasn't that bothered because I walk most places, but then again it could come in useful. So, I looked into it and found…
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Summoned to court for sitting in first class
I was caught sitting in First Class with a Standard ticket- yes I admit I was in the wrong there is no point going on with excuses and I accepted that. I offered to move from first class back to standard they didnt accept that- fine (again im in the wrong, fair enough im due a fine). However at the time of the offence I…
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Train tickets
Hi all, I am due to go away at the end of May and I wondered when the best time to get cheaper train tickets is ? (If any!) I have been looking for the last few weeks but they have not changed much. Can anyone offer any money saving advice?
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Fed up of London
I'm a newbie here - had to join when I saw this forum, hello all. Like I'm sure many of you have just had it up to my ears with travelling. I spend 2hrs a day commuting on the tube stuck under an armpit and then have to criss cross the city for work. Cycling is difficult for health reasons and so I'm stuck. Nothing new…
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Almost free train travel in Scotland - weekend
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotrail/news/we-are-sorry So if you have a valid season ticket on any of the affected routes you and a companion can travel free on any Scotrail service in the country on the remaining weekends of this offer, namely Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2019 Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May 2019…
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Anyone else appalled?
Seems that those dirty old black cabs belching out all manor of toxic fumes have been exempted from the London ULEZ by the cabbies best mate Sadiq “war on Uber” Khan. Says it all really.
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Best Fare Travelling Just Outside London
I'm trying to help someone on an apprenticeship with a complex commute. He needs to use an Oystercard within London for part of the journey using tfl bus and mainline train but has to take the mainline train a few stops beyond the Oystercard area via SouthWestern trains. Is there a travelcard or discount that could be used…
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3yr Senior Railcard renewal
[FONT="]First time my card was up for renewal, I was going to be thrifty and wait until a journey was imminent before renewing, but then they sent me a small discount offer, so I renewed immediately.[/FONT] [FONT="]My latest card has now run out. I was hoping for another renewal offer, but have heard…
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Hospital visit
Hi, in May my husband is having knee surgery down in Bristol as due to previous surgical complications the surgeon down there seems to be the only one able to carry out the op. The problem is that we live in Huddersfield but he needs to be in Bristol for 9.00am on the day of surgery. He can't drive as he won't be able to…
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Cheap Third Party Cycling Cover
I have taken early retirement and I am living off savings and investments. As a keen cyclist I worry about bumping into someone and them making an inflated claim off me either from personal injury or vehicle damage. I don't want cover for my bicycle as I can easily afford a new one. I don't mind paying up to £1000 excess.…
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Faulty track pump
I've got a Zefal hp malamut track pump. (Must be about 20 plus years old!). Got the tires up to pressure on my bike ok last weekend, but when I came to do my wife's bike there was clearly something wrong with the pump. During the up-stroke there seemed to be a hissing of escaping air from the barrel of the pump and the…
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Hire cycle Insurance - stand alone
Hi,tacted I am planning to hire an electric bike in spain. Does anyone know of an insurance company or broker that specialises in hire bike insurance? The cost of a replacement bike is in the region of £4000-£5000 and the hire companies want to charge around £250 a week to cover the risk of total loss or damage. This seems…
