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Cycle to work scheme
I'm about to start a new job that offers this scheme Has anyone used it recently? Seems you can get about 30% off a bike
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How will the LNER strikes affect other services out of KGX?
At first I thought it wouldn't affect me, as I have no plans to travel with LNER until December, and I never travel with them at weekends anyway. However, I had planned to go bikepacking for a week doing the Rebellion Way, starting in King's Lynn on Saturday the 31st. I just realised this coincides with a strike day. Are…
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Ventilation on London Double Deckers
Can anybody tell me whether the current crop of TFL double-deckers are supposed to have working air-conditioning? We always travel by DD when in London as it's the best way to see the city. We spent a couple of hours on two bus journeys on Wednesday and it was absolutely sweltering. I wouldn't be surprised if the…
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First Bus Standard Fare Charge
My student son was fined £50 yesterday on First Bus in Norwich as he was unable to produce his ticket when asked. He literally got on and paid a stop prior to the inspector, and put his single ticket straight in the bin. Despite the fact he was a muppet to do that, the fact that the driver could confirm he'd paid, he could…
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LNER Industrial action right to refund for affected leg of return journey
Hi there forumites! I'm really hoping that this wonderful community can help guide me: I booked a 1st class return rail ticket with split fare (return London to Newcastle) for a work reunion on Friday 13 /Saturday 14 September via TrainTickets website where I was sold 3 Advance Tickets with split fares. These were very…
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Halfords refund to LoC question
Hi I did open a ticket some weeks ago about a bike that had a recurrent problem - https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/80918294 I spoke with cycle2work, and explained the issue. They said that they were happy to have the funds returned to the LoC but the shop manager had to request that, so he should…
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Trip.com railcard offer
The trip.com railcard offer seems good - happy to buy the first ticket through them to get the railcard activated, and subsequent tickets if the app is OK. However, does the railcard stay in their app or is it possible to get it into the standard Railcard app?
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Cheap train tickets – official MSE guide discussion
Hello there, Sadly, after 11 years of active service, the original Cheap train tickets thread is now closed, so I've created a new one here specifically to discuss the following guide, which is full of tips and tricks to help you play the train ticket system:Cheap train tickets If you've tried the tips in the guide, were…
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Can anyone recommend a helmet camera?
Hi, I'm specifically after a helmet cam for road cycling. It won't be used to create content as such, it's more for my own protection and to report close passes. I tried a Go Pro imitation thing but it was really bulky and ugly. Looking for something way more discrete. Any ideas?
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Fares on the bus from Slough to Heathrow
Does anyone know (i) the fare to get from Slough to Heathrow Airport on the bus A4 or 7; (ii) whether or not the pensioner's concession card gives free travel on these services. Before anyone advises me to look on-line, this information is not given on the First (Berkshire) web site: so annoying!
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Busy bus and Wheelchair passenger
A couple of anxious wheelchair passenger questions from me.. What happens/ should happen if a bus already has a wheelchair/ scooter passenger on board? What happens if the bus is too busy to get to the wheelchair space, but can take other ambulatory passengers? I use a wheelchair and have been growing in confidence using…
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I keep the delay compensation I got for the train ticket I expensed?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I travelled to a meeting of an organisation I'm a member of by train, and I'm entitled to claim the cost of my fare on expenses. The train on the way there was delayed by 15 minutes so I made a Delay Repay claim and received £9 compensation. Once the expense is processed,…
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Trainline Railcard
I have a senior railcard stored on the Trainline app.Apart from accessing the railcard, I don't really need to carry my phone when I travel into London.I worry about losing my phone or having it stolen.If I make a high res print of the railcard image that includes my photo and the QR code, can that be used instead?I don't…
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Euro Star compensation
Hi we recently had a really bad experience with the euro star Our outbound journey we was told that our cabin's aircon was not working. The desk person said not too worry it will not be too hot and free water will be handed out and you will also get 1/4 of your ticket refunded. So we went ahead and still travelled, the…
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Stolen and Lost Oystercards and claiming credit
I discovered that I'd lost my Oystercard or had it stolen this afternoon. This has a few pounds of pay as you go credit on it, and before anyone asks why I don't just use debit or credit cards or my phone - because I don't want to have to wait at the bus stop with a debit card or phone in my hand or fumble around for such…
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Ticket enforcement
It's cheaper to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Delamere, than from Altrincham to Delamere, despite the Altrincham journey being shorter! The difference is £6. With an advance single. If I buy a ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (ie paying for all my journey, and more!), but get on the train at Altrincham, do you…
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Train Left Early So Missed it
My son bought a ticket from Kings Cross to Leeds, he was going straight from work tonight so time was a bit tight however he got there 5 minutes before the train was due to leave but as he approached it the doors closed and the train left.The guard(employee) who was on the platform said nothing he can do and you should of…
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Stupid 'inner tube' Q re size.
Hi all on the cycling forum that I didn't know existed. :smiley: I have a new, second-hand, bike, and upsizing the scary-skinny 28's - that's width and not dia - to a far more sensible 47. Got the tyres, and looking for tubes for best fit. Tyres are 700-47; am I best to go for tube sizes to suit these that have the '47' as…
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Confused with rail delay claim ThamesLink
Hi, Can anyone advise please on what to claim from ThamesLink for a delay of just under 2 hours please? I purchased 2 return tickets for myself and my husband using a 2 together rail card - the return journey from London to Cambridge was the part of the journey that was delayed. I paid £31.05 by Paypal for this leg of the…
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Friends & Family Railcard - different adult cardholder on return journey
I am looking at buying a F&F Railcard - and travelling Glasgow --> London with my two kids (both are >5 y.o. and <16 y.o.). My wife will travel down with them as one of the two main adult railcard holders. I will then travel back a week later with them as the other main adult railcard holder. Can it be different named…
