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LNER Quiet Coach
I have just booked a journey to London with LNER and have noticed they no longer provide a quiet coach in First class. They still do in second class. What an odd decision. This is what they say on their website:- Please note: First Class no longer has its quiet coaches. This will give you more flexible space and greater…
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Block booking train journeys?
A couple of years ago someone I met mentioned that you can "block book" train travel and get a minor saving. For example, 10 journeys for the price of 8. Assuming you're travelling the same route. Valid for 6/12 months or such. Does this still exist as an option anywhere? What's the terminology for it? I've tried Googling,…
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Travelling short on St Albans to SW London ticket
I found that if I were to travel from St Albans City to Richmond, the fare would be £13.30. The fare from St Albans City to Kingston, which requires changing at Richmond, is £7.50. It is also £7.50 if you change at Richmond to go to Hampton, Teddington and other stations around there. Quite a difference. Given the ticket…
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Live in/ near Newcastle? Get a money off LNER voucher at Discovery Museum exhibition
I was at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle recently and there was an exhibition on as part of the Great Exhibition of the North, which LNER are sponsoring. After completing the virtual reality experience (which is fun and free!) we got given a money off voucher, for 30% off fares. Definately worth a nosy if you live close…
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London Overground train design
Weird question but -- Does anyone know if there are trains with a similar layout to London Overground - ie seats along both sides of the train facing each other - in other parts of the UK? And if so, where? Thanks.
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15% off Railcard offer by Cross Country Trains
Received an email from Cross Country Trains with this promotion which ends 31st August Discount code is SUMMERFUNCC3 and applies to Senior, 16-25 and Family & Friends Railcard purchases…
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Delay repay and split tickets
Can someone please clarify the situation below? Son travelled from Marylebone to Manchester Piccadilly. He purchased a split ticket to save money. His actual tickets were Marylebone to Wolverhampton, then Wolverhampton to Stafford. Stafford to Stoke on Trent. And SOT to Manchester Piccadilly. Now his actual journey was…
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Train fare rises
Can we do anything regarding trains fares going up every year. Next year I believe the fares will go up 3.5%. My service is not getting any better and as there is no competition I can’t see it getting any better anytime soon. My wages are not going up so I will have to cut back or look for a job closer to home. I told my…
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Off-peak confusion
Service of interest is Transpennine from York to Manchester Piccadilly, on Thursday 12th July, some time in the evening. National Rail Enquiries and Trainline websites both allow purchase of off-peak tickets on ALL of journeys that day. The Trainline app actually shows every single service that day as being off-peak. The…
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'Death by dangerous cycling' law considered
Cyclists who kill pedestrians could face charges of "death by dangerous cycling" or "death by careless cycling", under government proposals. The Department for Transport has launched a 12-week consultation looking at whether new offences should be introduced for dangerous cyclists. BBC News Department For Transport - New…
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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…
