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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
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London to IOW via hovercraft
I've got a return ticket from London to IOW, the journey shows train to Portsmouth and Southsea, then hovertravel bus to hoverport. Then hovercraft. However today's service is currently suspended due to adverse weather. As we're supposed to be going to tomorrow, when the predicted weather is no better, how will we cross…
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bicycle wheel true
Hi, Has anyone taken a bike wheel to Halfords to be re-trued? Do I have to strip off the tyre and tube or do I just take it as it comes straight off the bike? Thanks (I did message Halfords but no response).
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Can I buy cheaper national express tickets
I've booked a weeks holiday in blackpool in july and I'm thinking of traveling by national express coach but is their a website that does cheaper bus tickets as I'm looking at £105 return for 1 adult and 1 child.
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Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia customers to get compensation for 15 min delays - MSE News
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia passengers will get compensation for delays of 15 minutes or more from next month...Read the full story: 'Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia customers to get compensation for 15 min delays' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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60+ oyster on gatwick express
i have a 60+ oyster card. Im travelling from brentford to gatwick by train. I have been told i cannot use my oyster all the way to Gatwick. I apparently have to buy a rail ticket for the last 3 or 4 stops. does anyone know if this is correct? Thanks. BarryDH
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level crossings
Not sure if this in the right forum but just after some information about level crossings please. We have recently moved house and in our new location we have to negotiate a level crossing which is situated right next to the local station. My question is regarding the length of time the crossing closes prior to the train…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I go back and pay for my train ticket?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... When catching a train there was no time for me to buy a ticket. The lady at the station said not to worry, I could buy one at my destination. However, when I arrived, the ticket office was closed, so I left without paying. Unfortunately the MSE team can't always answer money…
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Money Moral Dilemma: What's the fairest way to split our taxi fare?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I often share a taxi home with my friend after we've been out. It's normally £13 direct to my house, and £16 to his house - but when we share, it's £18 in total. How should we split it? Unfortunately the MSE team can't always answer money moral dilemma questions as…
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Have I Purchased A Valid Ticket?
I am planning a trip to London from the South West in August travelling by train on GWR. Everything I have read and advice from an earlier post lead me to believe advance tickets go on sale approx 12 weeks in advance. I set a reminder on Trainline for when tickets go on sale but was surprised last week to be told my…
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Delay Repay (Bexleyheath Line)
Anyone on here clued up on delay repay generally? What sort of substantiation to train companies generally need? To be more specific - my entire train line was down for a whole week. (Last week) Some days I got a bus and tube, others I got a bus then alternative line, others I got a bus, alternative line and and DLR...etc…
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Disabled Rail Card Trans Pennine
I recently booked a train journey for two people using a disabled rail card. On Trans Pennine web site came out at over £28 but on the Northern Rail site and Trainline at over £22. I checked other journeys with similar results. I have come to the conclusion that Trans Pennine are not giving the full rail card discount to…
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First E Bike
Hi Looking at getting an ebike for commuting to work (6 miles) as I need to get fitter etc I weigh 125kg........but my knee no longer accepts uphill punishment lol. I have 2 "normal" bikes but don't really want to go down the conversion route I quite like the option of throttle and a drive motor larger than 250w, but sadly…
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Worst commute on Northern Trains?
Watched the "HS2: The Great Train Robbery" and it highlighted how bad the Northerns train are around Manchester area. I live on the Airedale Line (Shipley to Leeds) and we luckily have the very nice Siemens trains for the bulk of the services into Leeds but there are the awful pacers and other grubby non-electric trains…
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Help! Which ticket(s) for London??
Hello, i'm confused and need help to get the cheapest train ticket(s). I need to travel from Didcot Parkway on Sat 27th April to London Paddington, where i will drop my bag off at a hotel, then continue to Custom House for the Excel Centre (zone 3 I believe). From there i will return the same day to my hotel near…
