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Public transport & cycling

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Redspottedhanky incorrect emails - 'Your loyalty points will expire soon'
"USE THEM BEFORE THE 31ST DECEMBER We've noticed that you have quite a few loyalty points stored up on your account and thought we'd let you know that if you don't use them by 31/12/2017 then they will expire." Received the above today - even though the points still show as valid until 31 December 2020 (and always have…
Best value for travel to and out of London but different stations.
Hi I’m traveling to Westfield from Blackwater in Hampshire this goes via London Paddington. But I’m not returning to Blackwater but to Surbiton. Is it best to get a travel card for just over £27.00 or get a single for £22.00 and use contactless for the at least 3 tube rides in London and then the train to Surbiton. This is…
Hit & Run - No Proscecution
Back in August I cycled across the road when I shouldn't of with a group of jay-walking pedestrians and cyclists at a pelican crossing. I was under the impression it was okay and like a sheep crossed. I was unlucky and was struck by a car who went between two stationary vehicles just as the light had gone green. I suffered…
MSE News: Christmas travel: Your rights if your train is delayed or cancelled
Train passengers face disruption while travelling over Christmas with more than 250 sets of engineering works planned, plus industrial action on a number of routes...Read the full story: 'Christmas travel: Your rights if your train is delayed or cancelled'' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
Rail travel on 10th Jan, Woking - Weymouth
Just caught half a story that concerns me regarding rail strike. We fly in to Heathrow late on Jan 9th and stay in hotel overnight. On the 10th we are due to get train from Woking to Weymouth, tickets bought for use that day. Could someone please advise me if that service will be operational on the 10th please.
Train Compensation
Hi guys, I'm new to the forums but have been viewing MSE for quite some time so hopefully you guys might be able to help. I've just tried to catch my train home for the evening but unfortunately it was cancelled and it was the last train home for the evening. I was travelling on the return leg of my journey between Nailsea…
Lost rail card, before I've even used it?
Bit angry, I know it's Christmas but my disabled traincard has been lost in the post. Bin told it may get lost again even through I paid £20 for it, I could be charged again. They say once it's posted it's nothing to do with them but Royal mail. Surly this is wrong, so what can I do? :mad:
Cycle Scheme Advice
Hi, I'm after a bit of advice, I took out a cycle scheme last year and as far as I thought everything went fine. I've just resigned my position to take up a better offer elsewhere. HR have just contacted me to say that they've made a mistake and haven't been taking the payments out as expected. I was expecting them to take…
MSE News: South West Trains season ticket holder? Here's how to claim a 10-day refund
Thousands of South West Trains commuters hit by Waterloo disruption are on track for refunds worth £100s after a U-turn over compensation...Read the full story: 'South West Trains season ticket holder? Here's how to claim a 10-day refund for Waterloo works' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the…
Electric Bike- worthwhile
I'm moving down south shortly, to a city famous for students, flat surroundings and bicycles. I'm likely to be about 6-8 miles from the office, and we will be allowed charging facilities. I'm looking Electric for comfort and lack of that sweaty-cyclist feel when I arrive. The best electric bikes in terms of weight and…
Virgin East Coast Sale
Hi there, Please can anyone advise of likely Virgin Trains East Coast sales coming up? I'm a contractor and need to book up travel for Jan through end of March whilst it is cheaper. Is it better to do it now or wait for a potential boxing day sale? What would that likely be based on anyone's past experience? Rob.
Using Tesco clubcard vouchers for National Express
Has anyone done the above? Reason I’m asking is that on the clubcard website it says that once you have received your Tesco emailed voucher you then redeem it on the National Express website and then vouchers will arrive in post in 7-10 days. Is the latter part correct as I was under the impression you could just use the…
Buying a train season ticket
Hi Everyone Starting a new job in January and the best way to travel is by train, Its quite a short journey, no changes, no alternatives etc. I have calculated that generally speaking a monthly season ticket will be this best option and this will cost £101. QUESTION - where do I buy this from? I think that the best way…
Compensation after train derailment
Hi, I could really use some advice on how to go about getting compensation. I was involved in a train derailment. I have been severely impacted from a mental point of view. I am currently getting help to get over the anxiety, panic attacks and PTSD but this will take time. My psychotherapist is hopeful that I will be able…
MSE News: Train passengers being 'misled' over Christmas travel
Passengers travelling home for Christmas are being sold tickets for trains that won't run, according to the transport watchdog...Read the full story: 'Train passengers being 'misled' over Christmas travel' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
MSE News: Heavy travel disruption as snow batters UK
There has been major travel disruption today due to severe snow and stormy weather across the UK, leaving thousands of passengers and drivers stranded...Read the full story: 'Heavy travel disruption as snow batters UK: your rights' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
statistics on late trains
I read in today’s Metro in the story about rail fare hikes that 1 in 9 trains are late. Anyone who travels by train will know this to be way off the mark and it seems obvious why. The electronic boards say “on time” even when the train is up to about 5 minutes late. How are they allowed to get away with blatantly fiddling…
Train cancellations
Hi I've heard different views on this, so wondered what you guys think. I usually get the train to work, and have a season ticket. Twice in the last few weeks my train has been cancelled so I have had to get the bus and underground to work (so have to pay £2.20 for a bus, and then £1.30 for the underground). Can I claim…
MSE News: Rail fares to rise by an average of 3.4% from January
Passengers face the biggest hike in rail fares for five years with ticket costs set to rise by an average 3.4% next month...Read the full story: 'Rail fares to rise by an average of 3.4% from January' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
Journey planning (specifically Trains and timetables)
long story short l have my trains booked, however lm looking for an app to help me further, basically when l booked through the trainline before it gave me pretty much told me exactly what platforms l needed to be at and when l had to catch my connections. essentially lm looking for that kind of capability and the ability…

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Martin Lewis: How to call your bank with just three digits – as 'anti-scam' phone number called over a million times
One million calls have been made to the '159' anti-scam phone number since its launch in 2021, new figures reveal today (Wednesday 30 April). MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis – one of the well-known faces most used in scams – explains how to call your bank by dialling just these three numbers.
Revealed: Holland & Barrett's supposedly cheaper 'Subscribe & Save' often costs more – it's promised a review after our investigation
Holland & Barrett's 'Subscribe & Save' scheme claims to offer regular shoppers "the best value" – but it failed to do so in the majority of cases MoneySavingExpert.com checked over a five month period. The retailer has now promised to review the scheme after our research found it was often more expensive.
Don't get your passport by post – 360,000 paid more than needed last year
If your passport is due for renewal, apply online if you can – it'll save you £12.50. More than 7 million Brits did just that last year – but over 360,000 missed out on savings by using a paper form instead, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal.
Sainsbury’s Bank customer? NatWest takes over this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Chase customer? Check if you can get its newly boosted 4.8% easy-access saver
If you've got a Chase account, check if you can boost your easy-access savings to 4.8% – made up of a 1.8% AER fixed six-month bonus plus its standard 3% variable rate. Chase says over 2 million customers can get the boost, which would top our normal savings tables if it were open to all, though it's beaten by the top easy-access cash ISAs.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from Thursday 1 May. For most, this means little will change for now as the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, it's worth considering moving any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
Martin Lewis: Is the £20,000 cash ISA limit about to be killed off? What savers should be doing now
Plans to cut the £20,000 cash ISA limit later this year are being considered by the Government. In his latest video, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains what's likely to happen, what the changes would mean for savers and what you should be doing now.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
Sainsbury's Bank's savings, credit cards and loans will be taken over by NatWest from 1 May. For most, this means little change for now as the Sainsbury’s brand will remain, though it's expected to be phased out towards the end of this year. However, if you've over £85,000 saved across both banks, you'll need to move any excess elsewhere to ensure your cash remains protected.
NatWest to complete takeover of Sainsbury's Bank this week – here's what it means for savers and borrowers
From Thursday 1 May, Sainsbury's Bank credit cards, loans and savings accounts will be run by NatWest as part of a deal between the two banks. You'll be moved to NatWest in the future, likely towards the end of this year, but for now the Sainsbury's Bank brand will remain and you can continue to use its products and services as before.

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