Recent content by JBuchananGB

The likely reason you have been reported is that you declined the invitation to buy a valid ticket, when you were holding a non-valid ticket. That was your decision, possibly a poor one. Did you give your correct name and contact details. If so the next thing will be that in a few weeks you will...

This does happen. Blue Light Card often refused at Costa Coffee because "it's a franchise".

I just wanted to draw the OP's attention to the deficiency of Northern's paper based claim system. It is unlikely that the elderly mother using the paper based form will be happy with any of the methods offered, unless there is a staffed Northern station nearby from which to collect the cash...

I cannot recommend this method, because Northern do not offer an electronic payment method if you submit a claim form in the post. I discovered this a couple of years ago when trying to assist a non computer user friend of mine. This is what they offer: • Cashable voucher - this can be exchanged...

A few years ago I accompanied a friend with her sick child from Southport to Alderhey Hospital. MerseyRail to Bootle Oriel Road then bus to the hospital. When we were on the bus, my friend realised she had left her bag with various important possessions, including mobile phone, on the train...

I normally submit the DR Claim to the first TOC which contributed to the delay, along with the intended itinerary and the actual delay incurred. Most recently on 23 April using an Off-Peak Return I was delayed on the 13.43 Liverpool Lime Street to Euston with final destination Billericay. This...

Just scoping out a trip from Southport to Birmingham International for 10 August. An Off-Peak Single is e-ticketable and costs £33.10. It would be valid on the itinerary departing SOP at 12.06, changing at Sandhills, Liverpool SP, and Birmingham New St, and is offered for that itinerary on the...

Here's a souvenir from 30 years ago. I have my BR issued Photocard to support this Network Card. I wonder if it would be valid nowadays. I do have a lot less hair now.

Although this has been through the court system without your knowledge, and you could use a Statutory Declaration to have it reset and have the case dealt with again, the fees you might pay to a specialist solicitor would likely be more than the amount which you now owe, you will almost...

Looking at the Forum's ticketing site, there's a decent saving to be made even for tomorrow's date. Advance Single Honiton on the 11.55 to Salisbury and an Evening Out Single on the 13.33 Salisbury to Southampton. Just realise I'm assuming pricing a single journey. Presumably you super off-peak...

All seems to be on the MerseyRail website now. https://www.merseyrail.org/journey-planning/the-open/

As others have said, a good effort by Northern. Probably the quickest service from Manchester to Southport for a long time. Example today. Depart Manchester Vic 0855 arrive Southport 1005 - 70 minutes. (Non-stop Wigan to Southport) Compare next one, depart MCV 0909 arrive SOP 1030 - 81 minutes.

Great discussion. I understand better now. So the departure board at Southport will show alternating Hunts Cross & Hillside, so ordinary mortals won't board the golf special, something similar for northbound trains at Liverpool Central but with the Ormskirk and Headbolt Lane trains also in the...

If the OP was issued with a Penalty Fare, the easiest thing to do s pay it, and the case will be closed.

Next week the Open Golf tournament is taking place at Royal Birkdale, to which the nearest MerseyRail station is Hillside. MerseyRail will be running a 6tph service on the Southport line. Normal mortals probably well advised to stay away. One thing is puzzling me. Why are the "extra" trains...