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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    Is the rear first class no longer declassified on Sutton Loop, I went in to charge my phone and told by a member of staff this is the first class only section
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    What is your controversial railway opinion/idea?

    Railway staff should have a semi decent understanding of routes or be able to search for a correct journey for a passenger. Just been at Surrey Quays and a staff member was asked how to get to Norbury, the staff member said "our trains don't go there, go to Kings Cross there is a information...
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    Thameslink/ Class 700 Progress

    Is the rear first class still declassified on the Rainham to Luton services?
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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    I'm guessing that the rear first class will no longer be declassified on all routes when they bring in the new timetable.
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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    I can confirm that neither the front or back section on the class 700 from Rainham are declassified. I got on at Rochester and was told that as I had a standard ticket I was sitting in the wrong section. (I was sitting in the rear first class)
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    Thameslink Services/Timetable from May 20th 2018

    Why are replacement buses running between Strood and Higham only?
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    Thameslink/ Class 700 Progress

    When Thameslink is extended to Rainham, will first class on the class 700 trains be declassified ?
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    Northern: What will be left after their new trains are delivered?

    Could the Pacers not going to run on the Uckfield line as a peak time shuttle?
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    Great Northern and Thameslink May 18 service changes

    Are the Thameslink Medway services still starting in May?
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    London Bridge reconstruction works

    Is Photography still not allowed here, I took a picture while standing on the escalator going down. I was greeted by a member of staff at the bottom and was told "Photography is currently banned at this station for 6 months" I was just using my phone, obviously no flash or tripod etc.
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    Idea for Watford DC Lines to NLL/ELL connection

    I'm guessing the ELL would have used the lower terminating platform at Willesden Junction. Maybe one day they will extend from Peckham to Wimbledon as seen in the second image.
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    Idea for Watford DC Lines to NLL/ELL connection

    This was the original plan for the East London Line extensions
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    SWR Guard and a customer with Aspergers

    So if he gets sacked, i guess we can expect strike action....
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    Boundary Zone Break Of Jouney

    It was staff at Chatham
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    Boundary Zone Break Of Jouney

    Thanks. I was told the B1 on the ticket meant i couldn't get out at any point.
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    Boundary Zone Break Of Jouney

    I have a cheap day return from Boundary Zone 3 to Chatham, Kent. Am i allowed to make a break of journey on the return part at Strood. I was told earlier i might be liable for a penalty fare if caught leaving the station.
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    New South Western franchise: Awarded to First/MTR

    Just asked at Vauxhall at the ticket office for a new plastic ticket holder, i was told to buy a ticket or they was sold for £1. Before the new franchise it was never a problem is this something new?
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    Do train crew need a ticket?

    Wasn't there a case recently of barrier staff refusing to let the driver through the gates therefore delaying the service.
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    Travelling out of Boundary on a Travelcard held on an Oyster card

    I have a zone 1-3 travel card and have bought from the ticket machine a "boundary zone 3 to Rochester" The ticket inspector on the train said I needed to provide proof that I had a travel card on my card because they couldn't check Oyster cards. He said I've been "let off this time" but...
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    The Key mess (non-season tickets)

    One thing I don't understand, would the key stop working if thameslink or great northern lose the franchise and another operator takes over. Surely there should be just one national card?

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