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Cycle lanes - not used
Why, when local councils have spent millions of pounds installing either dedicated cycle lanes near to a road or have signposted existing footpaths as shared cycle lanes / footpaths do many cyclists insist on still using the road? Many of the dedicated lanes are adjacent to busy, fast moving roads so are clearly there to…
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Delay Repay from mainline for tfl strike?
I have travelled into London on Greater Anglia and found that there is no way I can get to my office other than a 65 minute (on a normal day) bus ride. (They said they expected the circle line to run otherwise I wouldn't have tried). I am now on my way home again. Am I able to claim through delay repay for the journey?
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MSE News: Southern Rail strikes continue to cause chaos for commuters – your...
Hundreds of thousands of Southern Rail passengers will suffer continued disruption due to further strike action this month, with a survey showing that previous industrial action has left commuters struggling to get to work and out of pocket. But there are ways you can claw back cash for delays and associated losses...Read…
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Fuelling a bicycle
I have been using myfitnesspal recently to lose a bit of weight. When I cycle to work it takes about 80 minutes. So the calories burned mean I can basically eat another meal in that day. As this is a money saving site it struck me that the cost of a meal is probably more than the cost of petrol if I had driven. Most people…
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Latest paulfoel thread re train travel
deleted as thread reappeared
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Nuneaton - Taxi
Hi, Does anyone know if taxis are available from outside the train station in Nuneaton midweek after 21:00. If not can anyone recommend a taxi firm in that area that I can pre-book a taxi? Thanks
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Why is it cheaper to travel further on the same train route?
Could someone please explain why it is CHEAPER to travel FURTHER on the same train line? For example from Southport to Carlisle on March 17th 2017 at 9.51 is £8 for a single with a connection in Wigan. This train goes through Penrith. But a single to Penrith at same time and date and again through Wigan, is £38.50 and the…
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London Euston to Brentford
I am wishing to travel to Brentford in the new year. The Train split is giving me: from Coventry to London mainline stations then London Mainline stations to Brentford (Not including tube) Can I use my ticket to use the Tube without using Oyster(Chip & PIN)? Will I need to buy an Oyster(Use my Chip & Pin)in addition? Or…
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Disabled Train Fares and Greater Anglia trains
I wonder if any of you good people can help me work out how to battle the latest issue I've come up with while booking advance train tickets. I'm a wheelchair user and was planning to travel from Norwich to Birmingham a couple of weeks ago at the same time as an able-bodied friend. The advance fare when I phoned was around…
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Sorry for the inconvenience!
When we checked it was 28 minutes since Southern last said sorry on Twitter..... How many times have you been waiting for a delayed or cancelled train? And how many times have you heard the apologetic announcement of your inevitably late arrival to work. Well, many people now are taking straight to Twitter to vent their…
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Annual Oyster Refund - incorrect amount?
Hello MSE-ers! So I purchased a Zone1-2 annual travel card in April 2016. I was looking into the option of refunding the remainder, so that I could purchase a new one to get cashback with my Amex Platinum Everyday credit card (it needs to be done this month for the 5% cashback in first 3 months bonus). When I looked into…
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Train Fares
Why are they so high in Britain? Always wondered. Awful trains, awfully high prices. Is it just that we pay 'British Tax'?
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Uxbridge parking
Is there anywhere in Uxbridge cheaper to park for a few hours than the ridiculous Intu car park? Catching the tube to take some kids to Hyde Park xmas market.
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Uber and Android Pay - confused
I got a notification in my Uber app that they are doing a promotion until 31 January 2017 where you get 50% off rides (up to £5 discount) if you pay by Android Pay. Sounds great - except I can't see how you actually pay via Android Pay. There's nowhere (that I know of) to tap your phone when making a journey. When I click…
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Lost train ticket prior to travel
I bought a train ticket for my son who is away at university. I forwarded it to him by post.. The train ticket has not arrived. Do you know if train companies will replace tickets as I still have the order and payment details or will I have to bite the bullet and buy another one ! Thanks
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RailCard
Hi all, I'm 25 (26 in April) with an expiry on my railcard for next week. I've had conflicting reports on getting a railcard. Am I eligible to get a 1 year one? Am I eligible to get a 3 year one? And will they work throughout the expiry period?
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London Underground & Android Pay
Apologies if this has already been asked but I couldn't find it on a forum search. I've recently switched to using android pay on my phone in place of my conactless debit card. Its so much easier and feels safer getting through the barriers on the London underground. However, I've just checked my statements on my TFL login…
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MSE News: Train passengers soon able to claim compensation for 15 minute delays...
Great Northern, Southern, Gatwick Express & Thameslink passengers are to be able to claim compensation for 15-min delays...Read the full story: 'Train passengers soon able to claim compensation for 15 minute delays' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
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Chiltern Railways Carnet tickets? Banbury to London
So i'm starting a new job that will involve travel into central london 2 days per week. It looks as though the 2 days travel will cost the same per month as a season ticket would! I've come across the Chiltern Carnet ticket option online and tried to phone up to ask for prices but they don't know them over the phone and…
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Oyster card woes
I have a PAYG Oyster card with auto top-up enabled and loaded with a travelcard. I was travelling on PAYG but recently moved and now have a travelcard, so intended to cancel the auto top-up. The funds had just dipped below the threshold that would trigger the auto top-up of £40. At the weekend, I cancelled the auto top-up…
