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    Route validity query - London to Midlands

    Hello all, I hold a super offpeak single (17.95) for Saturday August 8th from London Terminals to Wolverhampton. Originally I was intending to travel from Euston directly, but now I'd like to travel from Marylebone via High Wycombe and Birmingham, with a break of journey in Beaconsfield. Could...
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    Regarding off-peak trains in traditionally 'peak' times.

    Again, thank you all for the clarification. You've steered me away from a few mistaken beliefs and reassured me that tickets and fares are every bit as complicated as I thought they were (for the non- or mildly-initiated). Best wishes
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    Regarding off-peak trains in traditionally 'peak' times.

    Thank you all for your help so far. Given what you've said, I wonder if you could explain why on this VT leaflet concerning peak/off-peak times, Virgin specifically say that off-peak tickets are valid on the 0500 and 0524 towards London. Does this perhaps only apply to those holding off-peak...
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    Regarding off-peak trains in traditionally 'peak' times.

    Hello, I need to get the weekday 5am WVH-BHI service, which is operated by Virgin Trains and classified as off-peak. Virgin sell a VT-only Anytime Single with no further validity restrictions (according to BR fares) for £3.80, or £2.50 with a railcard discount. Online ticketing engines don't...
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    Holding trains in Germany, and the knock-on effects

    When trains in Germany are running late (and despite the stereotype I'm sure you'll be aware this does happen) it is common for connecting long-distance services to be held in order that passengers may still make their connections. While this is a blessing for those passengers, if left...

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