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Commuter rail fares to increase by 3.2% next year - MSE News
Commuters in England will see train season ticket costs rise by up to 3.2% next year... Read the full story: 'Commuter rail fares to increase by 3.2% next year' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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Fixed Penalty Notice for Cycling
Hello, I'm new to the forum so sorry if I'm in the wrong place. I was stopped in town the other day and issued a fixed penalty notice (section 67 Antisocial Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014) for unathorised cycling in a restricted area. The stretch of road I was in has a no cycling rule between 8am and 6pm, and it was…
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Weekly/Monthly Bus Ticket Rip-Off
Our local Park & Ride bus service in Bristol is ending at the end of the month - it will be replaced by a new (more useless) Metrobus service. With the P&R, you could buy (electronically or on a paper slip) multiple day tickets, which means you only use a ticket when you use the P&R. However the Metrobus service has done…
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London Travel
Hi I'm travelling from Sunbury to Science Museum in london and then around Central Zone 1 area. We have 4 adults and 4 children what would be the most cheapest and cost effective way? thanks
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Train didn't stop at my stop!
It wasn't actually me but my eldest child has messaged me to say that the train they got on was delayed at one town for 15 minutes so to make up the time the train did not stop at some of the designated stops along the way. We live in a rural area and my child doesn't drive and will now be at least 10 miles away from the…
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Anyone used Chargeback for bus season ticket?
My local but service is becoming a joke with frequent cancellations due to operational difficulties. Has anyone ever tried using Chargeback to get a refund on the basis they have not provided the service advertised?
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Charged for a new train ticket - need advice
Hi, I someone could offer me advice regarding a situation that occurred today on my to York via train. I arrived at kings cross station this morning to catch an 11.27am train to York. When I got there the platform boards in front of the barriers did not have the train departure times on. I wasn't sure which train was mine,…
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Forgetful railcard users now able to claim refunds if they're told to pay full fare
Train passengers who forget their railcards will be able to claim a refund if they're forced to pay a higher fare while travelling on discounted journeys - but you'll only be able to claim back cash once a year....Read the full story: 'Forgetful railcard users now able to claim refunds if they're told to pay full fare'…
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Tapped In and straight out on Oyster - ? Refund
I accidentally tapped in with my Oyster at a ticket barrier in a main zone 2 overground station. I immediately went to the member of staff who confirmed I could tap back out and would receive a fare refund within 24 hours. The staff member knew I was going off to buy a train ticket and use this instead (it's cheaper to use…
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Any way to get a season ticket by post without paying postage?
As a first time season ticket buyer, I'm disappointed to find you can't have a mobile season ticket, and if you're not willing to queue for ages at a station to buy it in person, postage charges vary from 2.50 up to 7.50 - as my daily ticket is 3.80 that's almost a day's travel - is there a way to buy one online without…
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delay repay rejected
Recently we had an issue that Waterloo station was closed (possibly) due to an incident near there on the lines. I was advised to travel by other means to Clapham Junction. When I got there Waterloo was open but running a very restricted service - all the trains were full so I travelled bt Waterloo and eventually got on a…
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Gatwick Express told to stop 30 mins ad - unless it can actually do it - MSE News
Gatwick Express has been told to stop claiming its trains get to Victoria "in just 30 minutes" in adverts - unless it can actually achieve that journey time in most cases...Read the full story: 'Gatwick Express told to stop 30 mins ad - unless it can actually do it' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven't already,…
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Trains So Expensive...
Hello; I am going to have to travel from Slough to Brighton for 3 days consecutively from the 25-27th of July to attend a pre-course course kind of thing for my PGCE in Biology starting in September. Now, given where I've only JUST graduated from University, I don't have nearly £100 to spend on a 3 day trip to Brighton…
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bulging inner tube
Whilst out cycling, the back wheel tyre seemed to start bumping along as if it was a slow puncture. The tyre stayed up however. No puncture was found after checking the inner tube. Just a biggish bulge near the valve area. Bought a new inner tube and no problems since. Was this correct to do and also, to keep or throw away…
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Please explain contactless card use on London Underground
My OH and I went up to London today for my annual checkup at hospital. We parked in Westfield, and caught the tube to central London after taking advice from one of the London rail staff. He kindly explained that we would be better off using our contactless debit cards, which would work out each at £6.60 for the day…
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Bike for cycling trip
I'm in a major dilemma. I'm doing a cycle trip this August with a friend (not long to go now). Starting off in Dubrovnik (Croatia) and then going to Montenegro and Bosnia. I'll be living in my tent and therefore the bike will carry this, along with panniers, sleeping bag, clothes, and everything else I need to live. It'll…
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StanstedExpress to/from Stansted Airport
I need to collect my mum from Stansted Airport this week. I would be going with my two kids but coming back with my mum and my niece as extra so basically 1 adult and 2 kids one way and 2 adults 3 kids back. I went to stanstedexpress website to buy tickets and the prices were huge plus it wouldn't give me the option of…
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Can't get Scotrail delay repay to work
I bought a train ticket to attend a course in Glasgow yesterday. It was a peak time ticket from Bearsden to Mount Florida. The route suggested when I bought the ticket at the ticket machine (a week in advance) was 0744 Bearsden-Glasgow Central LL- 0813 Glasgow Central HL- Mount Florida. For some reason yesterday the 0744…
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Original May 2018 Great NorthernThamelink timetables
According to the Great Northern website you can make a delay repay claim against the timetable which should have been brought into operation in May, and I have done so successfully. The timetables are available to download from their website. However, they only show the Monday-Friday services and not the Saturday and…
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Leaves, heat or snow - which seasonal hazard causes the most train problems? - MSE News
Leaves on the line, snow on the tracks or speed restrictions due to the heat - here's how many cancellations these seasonal disruptions cause each year...Read the full story: 'Leaves, heat or snow - which seasonal hazard causes the most train problems?' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum…
