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Southeastern Trains Penalty
Hi guys, I'm actually embarrassed I'm having to write this. I don't travel to London often but when I do I have ALWAYS purchased my ticket on the train as I've always been given the best price/advice (I've been doing this for years). Today I got on the train and was confronted by 3 transport pooice(?) who asked me for my…
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Two thirds of passengers are missing out on rail delay compensation
Two thirds of rail passengers are still missing out on compensation for train delays, and more than half are unaware a claim is possible, new research has found...Read the full story: 'Two thirds of passengers are missing out on rail delay compensation – here's how you can claim' Click reply below to discuss. If you…
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Buying a bike that was bought under Cycle to Work
I'm buying the good lady wife a used bike for Christmas because she has reluctantly agreed to join me and the boy on our weekly bike rides. Not going big because it probably won't last long, and the only purpose is to join us, i.e. she won't go trail riding by herself! We found one on Gumtree that she likes, but the seller…
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Laminated glass windows on Croydon tram
I was under the impression that trains, light railways, etc all had non breakable windows these days, which is why you do not see those little hammers any more. Because it is recommended by the RSSB to have non breakable windows in railway vehicles as the biggest cause of death in railway accidents is people being thrown…
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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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Discrepancy in the Freedom Pass map.
1st post. I am a Freedom Pass holder and I seem to have found a discrepancy between the Freedom Pass map and the website one is redirected to when one types in freedompass.org (and I can't be the 1st - so forgive me if this topic has been covered before). I wish to travel to Stansted Airport before 9:30am. The maps'…
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Which bike bag?
Hi I have recently got into cycling and want to get another bag. I am currently using a backpack but dont want to keep carrying weight on my body. I dont want double panniers as it doesnt suit my requirements. My bike has a rear pannier rack so I am looking for ideas on the best type of single bag and method of attachment.…
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Turbo Training Software
I recently purchased a Wahoo Kickr smart trainer which I've been using a lot recently due to weather and time issues. It's a great piece of kit. I've done 227 miles on it this week, on free trial software from Zwift and Trainer Road. Which is why I'm posting this. I've two months free with Zwift as a Strava mamber, and it…
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Trains not stopping at advertised stations
I wonder if this board could carry a thread, possibly this one, as the heading's explicit, where posters could let others know of stations where there are often problems with delayed trains not stopping as advertised. I experienced this recently in Surrey (see next post) and was reminded of EdGasket's thread earlier this…
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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…
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Cross Country Trains issue
I sent the following complaint to CC Trains via Resolver because they didn't send me the tickets I purchased: Dear Customer Relations Team, Ticket number or booking reference: B2842HLC, Account Reference: XC160927BC02 I am experiencing the following issue: I booked two tickets earlier today, from Gloucester to Cardiff…
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SWT - penalty letter/prosecution
I travel from my station to Waterloo every day, I have done for the last 6 years and I have had a season ticket for the last 6 years. A month or so ago, I left home as usual, boarded the train at my local station as usual (barriers were open) and proceeded to Waterloo. At Waterloo, I went through an open barrier as I often…
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Ticket bought already - STRIKE!
I bought online a ticket for 24th December, Hastings to Victoria, My ticket is for a specific train on a specific day. It is non-refundable. The RMT has since called a strike for that day on that route. Southern website says I can use the ticket on another train operator's services on the same route. But no other operator…
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Advice for newbie cycle commuter
So I have just started cycling to work this week, it is so much quicker than both walking and driving! I also want to get fitter so thought this would be a good way to get started too. However I am not confident to cycle on the roads, my journey to work would be full of roundabouts with rush hour traffic both ways to and…
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Season Ticket Refund Question
Hi guys, I have a question about season rail ticket refunds. I've basically got a 7 month job contract in London. I paid for travel 1 month only, but now I have 6 months remaining on my contract. I can either get 6 months season ticket or pay on a monthly basis for a season ticket (the cost savings for getting 6 months in…
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25% off Virgin Trains East Coast
https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/thankyou Discount Code: [FONT="]AzumaRec [/FONT] [FONT="][/FONT] 25% discount terms and conditions[FONT="][/FONT] * 25% discount applies to our lowest Virgin Trains East Coast Standard Advance tickets only, for travel on Virgin Trains East Coast services until 24 February…
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How can I travel between St Andrews and Birmingham?
Hi, My cousin is a fresher at St Andrews university (first time in this country). He is planning to visit me (Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham) for a couple of weeks during his Christmas vacation. Can anyone please help by suggesting the cheap & best plan of route to take (train / bus / flight) ? He is intending to start on…
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Getting a bike
Hi I no longer have a car and wondering whether to try a bike and public transport. I find driving can get stressful. Where can I get a bike for a reasonable price? I'd be looking for a hybrid type, slick tyres and mudguards. Thanks for any tips
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GWR Offers
I don't think this has been posted before. GWR have some cheap fare offers at the moment for over 60s https://www.gwr.com/destinations-and-events/offers/over-60s-offer and for 16-25s https://www.gwr.com/students
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Friends and family railcard discount
Does it apply to all fares? Does it apply to season tickets?
