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I had been buying a return ticket on a daily basis - testing whether to move from commuting in a car to the train so I didn't want to by a long term ticket. My wife suggested I buy a Carnet as it would save me queuing and save me a bit of money. Nothing more complicated than that. --- old...

To be clear, I was given no information or explanation of the mechanics or requirements of the Carnet System at point of purchase. Nor was I offered a pen by the sales clerk. It was early morning, there was a big queue - I guess he understandably wanted to keep the passengers turning over. I...

Does the fact that I purchased the tickets on the 'day of travel' not make them technically valid? IE. Why would I need to fill in a date when I bought them on that day? Also, given I had handed the ticket to the inspector on exiting the station it would have been impossible for me to...

Thanks for the response. I just feel like I was a sitting duck as I didn't know that I had to fill the ticket in - and I'd spent £107.00 on them that morning! The notion of paying again was not a palatable one and the Penalty fare was certainly not presented as a replacement ticket in the event...

Hi There. I hope somebody can advise/help me: On the morning of May 1st 2014, I purchased 10 carnet tickets (First time ever) from Hitchin Station Ticket Office at a cost of £107.00. Using the automated ticket barriers I travelled to London Kings Cross without any validity problems...