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Rail passengers to get travel updates via Facebook Messenger - MSE News
Passengers can now get personalised updates if their train is late or cancelled via Facebook Messenger, as part of a National Rail trial...Read the full story: 'Rail passengers to get travel updates via Facebook Messenger' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Anyone used the Skyscanner app discount from this weeks Top Tips email?
Hello all, I was just curious if anyone took advantage of the £5 discount on train tickets when using the Skyscanner app, as mentioned in the MSE email. I booked a train via the app, got the discount, but, noticed it was handled by trip.com. Unfortunately, I can no longer go on this journey and contacted trip.com via my…
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Trains on Easter Sunday
Hey, Do trains run on Easter Sunday? I'm planning a trip to Bristol and would be travelling either from Manchester or Wakefield. Thanks
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Bus delay compensation
Is there a delay repay or compensation claim available on service buses? Yesterday my 15:07 Traws Cymru bus got cancelled, the next 17:07 was over 30 mins late meaning I missed the last connecting bus to my destination. I then needed to catch a train at extra cost to myself. Do I have a claim if so who do I claim off the…
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Possible to claim? Worth it?
I had a nightmare journey last weekend, West Wales to London Paddington. Train from Haverfordwest was replaced by a bus (no announcements, had to ask why no train) and this meant we were late making the connection in Carmarthen, and then we missed the Cardiff connection so I arrived at Paddington about 90 minutes later…
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Calling All Bus Drivers
Why are so many buses driven in a jerky manner when arriving at and departing from stops?
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Bus pass photo
I have been quoted £10 for a bus pass photo. Is there a cheaper way to get a passport quality photo? I only need one.
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Cycle front light recommendations needed please!
My wife and I both cycle as our only form of mechanised transport, and both our bikes have excellent front lights powered by hub dynamos. However, we'd also like to have a bar-mounted flashing white front light, so can anyone please recommend such a thing which is (a) reasonably priced and (b) totally waterproof?
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Commuters caught in May's train chaos should receive a discount on next year's travel, MPs say
Commuters travelling on the worst affected routes during May's timetable chaos should receive a discount on next year's travel, a group of MPs has said...Read the full story: 'Commuters caught in May's train chaos should receive a discount on next year's travel, MPs say' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
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Train from Chichester to Brading-IOW
Hi, I am looking for the cheapest way of getting to Brading on the Isle of Wight on Friday 7th December. I need to get there at 9am and come back mid afternoon, Many thanks James
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Etiquette When Cycling on Footpaths
So, I live in an area where people often cycle on the footpath. I don't have a problem with this in itself, but I wish cyclists would bear pedestrians in mind a bit more. I don't know how many times I have been walking my dogs on the footpath, when a bike has suddenly flown past me from behind. I have never had any idea…
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'I'll lose £450': Thousands miss out on 26-30 Railcard after delay - MSE News
A regular train traveller who turns 31 on New Year's Day says the delayed national launch of the 26-30 Railcard could cost him £450 next year...Read the full story: ''I'll lose £450': Thousands miss out on 26-30 Railcard after delay' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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TFL compensation
Hi everyone, On Wednesday morning I had a rather nasty accident on a TFL bus, The 253 terminating at Euston to be precise. I had unknowingly gotten on the route going in the wrong direction and when it terminated at Euston I was taken by surprise so everyone else had left the bus by the time I had gotten up from my seat on…
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Train ticket prices to rise by average of 3.1% from January - MSE News
Train ticket prices across Britain will increase by an average of 3.1% in the new year...Read the full story: 'Train ticket prices to rise by average of 3.1% from January' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Train delay repay - am I eligible
Hi I was travelling on a Virgin train which arrived 20 minutes late to its destination. This meant that I missed my usual local train and had to wait 30 minutes until the next one arrived. Now, although I arrived at my final destination half an hour late due to the delay of the Virgin train, I don't know if I can claim…
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Parking in cycle lanes to be targetted
Fines of £70 (£130 in London) are to be introduced for cars parking in bike lanes. Councils will be allowed to use CCTV to monitor this and potentially even cyclist head cam footage could be used to prosecute https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-6417983/Motorists-face-fines-130-parking-cycle-lanes.html
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London Underground Annual Travelcard Worth it?
My company offers to buy us monthly or annual travelcards for travel in London and we pay it back through our salary throughout the year with 0% interest. My journey is: Zone 4 - Zone 1 I travel to and from home (2 journeys a day, 5 times a week) and occasionally make another 2-4 one way trips on the tube (but this is by…
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Eligibility for a bus pass
Hi, I have completed the form to apply for a new bus pass which has a substantial effect of my ability to walk due to asthma. I was diagnosed with severe asthma, which only allows me to walk limited distances for a short time before becoming out of breathe, therefore needing to take regular refreshment breaks in between. I…
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MSE News: Rail Ombudsman launched to tackle train complaints
Rail passengers now have an official body they can take unresolved complaints to after the first-ever Rail Ombudsman launched today... Read the full story: 'Rail Ombudsman launched to tackle train complaint' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Is it safe to cycle on London streets???
I am a car driver and have been for years. I have recently started to use the bus service to and from work after a job change. I am now considering investing in a cycle to get to work, and I have found some really good cycles out there, even power assisted ones for the hills. This is only an idea at the moment, primarily…
