Recent content by mellen50

Thank you all for your replies, I can see we will just have to pay but I think the legislation and rail bylaws stink and would hope to be able to take further to change them but not expecting anyone will listen. I don't think my son will be using Northern rail again in a hurry, he will use a...

I find this reply quite offensive, Wavetree is a Station in Liverpool so could easily be misunderstood not just by visitors to City but also locals not used to using the system.

That ticket price sounds about right for what I think he paid, but I know he paid at machine rather than ask for assistance as he was late for work (and boss not very understanding and he's new to job) so would have been rushing for work. I know this sounds like I am being a defensive 'mother'...

Thanks for all the replies, son is 19 he paid for ticket at machine with card, but will have to check with him what route/option he selected as I trust him (obviously) when he said he thought he was knowingly buying a correct ticket for the journey he was taking (not being used to travelling on...

He changed at Edge Hill not sure exactly how much paid, will check as it was a return ticket.

...he ... was not aware that Wavertree did not come under 'all Liverpool stations' - this ticketing does sound ridiculous and complicated - how would a stranger to City be aware of this and believe it isn't explained anywhere at stations..... Mods' note: split from Northern Rail Fixed...

Any advice greatly appreciated - my Son travelled from Hunts Cross to Wavertree Tech Park in July on a ticket which he brought in good faith and believed to be correct/valid for the journey. But he was stopped at Wavertree by ticket inspector to be told it was invalid for the journey as it was...