Recent content by mjon3105

Thanks to "TheFab444" and others for helpful responses. I do believe though that many commuters have been misled by the rail planning websites which do suggest to those who are not 'insiders' that there is a change of train at Purley in store for commuters from May 23rd. Surely NR and Southern...

Does anyone know if it is true that as from 23rd May there will be no more DIRECT services from Tattenham Corner or Caterham or Kenley to a London terminal in RUSH HOUR but instead that everyone will have to change at Purley? If you are aware, any idea where/when it was announced as I can...

Are these tickets not available in Sheffield then. This is what the East Midlands Trains website says:- "if you are travelling into and around London, then a Travelcard extension can save you money. A Travelcard allows unlimited travel on almost all public transport within London's "zones" –...

To update post 39 query here is the response from Southern received today: "" ""Thank you for contacting us about the recent increase in your rail fare. Please accept my apologies for the delay in replying. Traditionally, the main review of rail fares each year takes place towards...

Also worth remembering that you can have this card if you are a Mature student, as below: "1. Can I obtain a 16-25 Railcard as a Mature Student aged over 26? If you are 26 or over, you will need proof that you are a full-time student at a recognised educational establishment. You must...

Virgin Trains website £17.20 return out 1 Dec am - back to Man 5 Dec pm assuming 16-25 YP railcard if you can commit well in advance

Until 7th Sept, my Boundary Zone 6 - Haywards Heath RETURN ticket OFF PEAK cost me £5.80 per day. Fearing that 7th Sept may bring nasty shocks I enquired in advance at the Southern ticket office at East Croydon on 5th Sept if the fare would change. NO ... I was assured as it was an OFF PEAK...

Good news is that they now allow purchase of 3 year Railcards at cost of £65 rather than pay £24 a year (+ any subsequent increases). Disabled persons 3 yrs cards are £48 ....