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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Just a final update. I paid London Midland over the phone, and I haven't received any more correspondence from RRPS. Thanks for all the help everyone. I'll be e-mailing LM about the experience and to enquire further about their plans to install ticket machines at such stations to save hassle...
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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Would I have to ring RRPS to pay the fare? They were only accepting 'full amounts' over the phone. I'll ring LM back tomorrow, their PF department was helpful.
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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Rang LM today and they've put a note on the fare to state that I shouldn't have an Admin fee and that I just owe the fare, just logged into RRPS to pay that, to see another £20 has been put onto the amount. The letter I recieved from RRPS is dated 9/7/13 and states that I have 14 days to pay...
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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Sent it on 21/6, they received on 24/6, reply with successful outcome on 3/7. I guessed that would have wiped out my fine but I guess not from what I've been told by RPSS, and from closer examination of the PF slip.
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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Rang their CS but no one is about who knows PF inside and out, I'll call back when they're back in office. Didn't really get anywhere with RPSS :(
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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Haha thankfully yes. It was interesting to be dealt with by the RPI to see how it all worked I suppose. I understand they have to take a firm approach across the board especially from stations such as Perry Barr where I can imagine a lot of students may try and hop the train. I contacted LM to...
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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Hey all, thanks for the advice. I took it on board and wrote my letter to the appeals service, emphasising times I got there, waited, and the time before the next train (At a 2TPH local station) I'm pleased to say that my appeal was successful. I've learnt a lot from this experience, and in the...
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    London Midland Penalty Fare

    Hey all, sad to be posting in this section but here goes! Travelled from Perry Barr to Birmingham New St earlier today. Ticket office was unstaffed, couldn't visibly see anyone there or just in the back office part, but the shutter wasn't down. PERTIS machine wasn't on to pay using that...
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    Birmingam to Newcastle?

    Sorry, missed that info out. Either day or open return.
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    Birmingam to Newcastle?

    Hey! It's a bit last minute but I'm looking at heading to Newcastle on the 10th. Is there any decent place en route to split? Have a railcard, and looking to travel to arrive there at 12/1pm or so. Chris
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    Coventry To Reading!

    Aha wow! Didn't think it'd be that easy, thanks a lot :)
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    Coventry To Reading!

    Hey all. I'm off to Reading for a day next week (8th) Is there any way to get the fare down a bit from the Off-Peak YP return? (£31.30) Thanks :)
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    Coventry To Ipswich

    Hey! Is there anywhere decent to split this journey? £51.40 is the off peak return fare. I'm looking to travel on Weds and return on thurs. I've got a railcard!
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    Coventry To Manchester

    Hmm yeah was thinking that. Would station staff reserve me a seat for the whole journey if I asked?
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    Coventry To Manchester

    Ok cool, that's a lot cheaper! :D --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Regarding the 10AM railcard rule, would the ticket still be fine to travel on before then if I buy it online? :/
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