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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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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Saving money by travelling first class
I noticed when taking a train journey that it was only 80p extra to go first class. Given that you can get a drink and snack thrown in this seemed like good value, e.g. Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford via Cross Country. Standard class Single ticket: £5.40 Drink and snack: £3 Total: £8.40 First class Single ticket: £6.20 Drink…
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Travelling to Plymouth for Funeral
Hi, I am looking to travel to Plymouth from Prestatyn, North Wales for a funeral on the 8th December. Looking to travel down on the Thursday, 7th December. Return is coming in at £156.00, Any way of making this cheaper? Many thanks James
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SW Trains - Anytime Day Return Tickets More Expensive at Peak Times
Hi, Just wondering if anyone had noticed that South Western Railway list their Anytime Day Returns at higher prices when looking at peak times than off-peak, even though the ticket is valid for travel at any time of day? Surely it is HIGHLY misleading and unethical (no surprise there...) to charge two prices for THE SAME…
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Problems with Greater Anglia delay repay outsourced to "Travel Compensation Services"
Hello all. A couple of weeks ago I was delayed by more than two hours when a train from London to Norwich was cancelled due to a suspected defective track. Since the last 'delay repay' claim I made with Abellio Greater Anglia, the company appears to have shut down their own claims department and outsourced them to Travel…
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is trainsplit.com legit?
planning on going away over christmas, just wondering if trainsplit.com is a legit site before l contemplate handing over my money to them and book tickets.
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MSE News: How the new 26-30 Railcard can be used by commuters to slash £100s off...
Commuters on some routes will be able to use the new 26-30 Railcard to save up to £700 on a year's train travel, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal, due to a simple trick which those with a 16-25 Railcard can already use...Read the full story: 'How the new 26-30 Railcard can be used by commuters to slash £100s off travel to…
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Cheapest rail tickets?
I would just like to know which ticket sites folks on here find the cheapest for rail tickets.
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MSE News: Uber hacked: What you need to know
Cab app Uber has admitted the details of 57 million customers were stolen during in a hack in 2016 - here's what you need to know...Read the full story: 'Uber hacked: What you need to know' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply.
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MSE News: New 26-30 Railcard to be trialled from December
A new 26-30 Railcard is set to be offered by one train company from December ahead of an expected national roll-out early next year, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal...Read the full stories: From 19 October: 'New 26-30 Railcard to be trialled from December' and from 21 November: Details of 26-30 Railcard trial confirmed…
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Two Together Railcard
Can you buy tickets before you actually receive your two together railcard. Virgin have a three day sale on now but I can`t get the card for five days. Do you have to enter your railcard number or can you just buy the tickets and get your railcard later?
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Very noisy front brake on cycle
Oh my days, this is driving me potty!! Can anyone explain WHY my front brake only (not the back) is so noisy. It squeals so loudly when I use it. Is there anything I can do to cure this, and once it's cured, to stop it happening again? I am pretty sure there is a lot of eye rolling going on now, and it's probably very…
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Jetson adventure - ebike
I fancy an ebike but they are well out my knowledge zone, is the above worth consideration. Local shed has them for £1040. https://www.ridejetson.com/adventure-electric-bike
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ipswich to arnside lake district any help please
ipswich to arnside lake district any help please Hiya wanting to travel to Arnside lake district on sat 23rd Dec for a family holiday. any help with travel would be great as it seems to be a nightmare due to closed rails for repair. I would prefer no to go via London as so many bits are closed then thanks
