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  1. DaveB10780

    Split ticketing delay repay trick, or fraud?

    Sure provided you follow the identical rules with the second half of the journey and only claim for one ticket if delayed.
  2. DaveB10780

    Why is it not a requirement to enter expiry date of railcard for ticket purchases?

    No thanks I buy tickets for various family members with different railcards, the last thing I need to do is enter more data. It really is not hard to remember an expiry date.
  3. DaveB10780

    A YouGov poll on fare evasion in London

    The railcard issue should certainly be stopped from prosecution if the fare is identical just a polite warning is all that should be required. I think of this a bit like motoring offences, easy to fine someone for going at 33 in a 30 zone. Sadly no easy way of sorting out the really dangerous...
  4. DaveB10780

    Northern emergency timetable

    I was just looking at Manchester to Sheffield Northern services today which are much reduced as expected. What I find most confusing is why, despite the zillions of trains not running, RTT only has this as a 3 car 195 set. I suppose RTT may be incorrect.
  5. DaveB10780

    RMT Strike (Avanti) February

    It sounds very bad and pure anti customer with maximum spite. Did the staff vote for these specific dates or is the solely a RMT "Management" decision. I question whether this is a good way to compromise, doesn't seem so on the surface. What I find worst from a customer point of view is there is...
  6. DaveB10780

    RMT Strike (Avanti) February

    Why indeed, maximum inconvenience to the travelling public so great result. Give themselves a good pat on the back and enjoy their time off.
  7. DaveB10780

    RMT Strike (Avanti) February

    Do they really think this is a good plan? Especially since the Midland Main line is shut with buses going to Milton Keynes. How can this action be initiated by anyone who has a conscience. Shame on you RMT and Avanti TMs. I am also disgusted.
  8. DaveB10780

    Upgrading to First / Standard Premium Avanti

    Interestingly I think it only shows the price on BR Fares if you leave the railcard blank. I would have thought it should show the same non discounted upgrade option when a railcard is chosen. Explains why I haven't seen it before.
  9. DaveB10780

    Stockport Signalling (trespass, 02 Nov 24)

    I would suggest that they should have been dealt with much sooner. Thousands of people affected and plans messed up with associated stress. They should have been caught and locked up pretty quickly for their own safety. 1730661294 I am not sure why the Buxton line was affected so badly , why...
  10. DaveB10780

    Can I start short on a off peak return London to Stockport?

    This is the proposed journey. Fri 18th Single Marylebone to Leamington Spa Mon 21st 1015 Cross Country Leamington Spa to Stockport, Starting short on the London return Wed 23rd Avanti return Stockport to London Is this valid and would I encounter any problems? Are there any other options?
  11. DaveB10780

    Baggage Security Checks at Eurostar Paris Gare du Nord

    Just two weeks ago at St Pancras they thought they could see a knife. Took 5 minutes for someone to show up then they took everything out and dumped it in a tray. Since I didn't have a knife eventually I was allowed to repack and carry on.
  12. DaveB10780

    Advice on Avoiding Oyster Catchouts

    I think it used to be. Nowadays the balance is still £20 but you can top up by £10 which is what I do.
  13. DaveB10780

    TFL web site doesn't work for me anymore. Does it work for you? What is going on?

    On further investigation with browser settings on my PC it seems the fault was entirely (mostly?) mine. It seems that 4.5 years ago in 2020 I had decided that blocking cookiebot, which is a key part of the TFL web site, was needed to block certain ads. I did this by an entry in the hosts file...
  14. DaveB10780

    TFL web site doesn't work for me anymore. Does it work for you? What is going on?

    I have had this problem for a while now on my PC with Chrome and Edge, does anybody have an idea what is actually happening. No problem on my Android phone.
  15. DaveB10780

    Oyster card and disabled Railcard discount

    I have added a disabled railcard later on the same day of travel because I forgot it had expired on Oyster. When I checked my account the next day the discounts were correct for all travel on the previous day even before the card was added. We have also done the same with a 16-25 railcard.
  16. DaveB10780

    Northern complimentary pass - Manchester Victoria to Whitby

    I am not sure about the gap but I think it would be OK. As far as I can see then it is no problem getting to Whitby in a day as long as you get the 0920 from Leeds. This is a great scenic route and I have done the run to Newcastle a few times starting at 0615 Chinley. There is a couple of hours...
  17. DaveB10780

    Delay Repay

    I was in this situation a couple of days ago and took a photo of the arrival time board just in case.
  18. DaveB10780

    Avanti WC down the pan again

    I was on the 2053 from Euston to Manchester this evening a nightmare journey. Was a 9 car rather than 11, left 10 mins late and very full declassified, lost time to Milton Keynes due to track issues, 2 freight trains were allowed to pass at Stafford. The final insult was we were stopped just...
  19. DaveB10780

    What do you think is a reasonable expenses reimbursement if travelling on a two together railcard?

    We get a princely £30 for staying with family. It was this amount 20 years ago so has degraded slightly. However the benefit of not staying in a hotel when in London is considerable for my sanity and well being.
  20. DaveB10780

    Storm Babet disruption - Friday 20/10

    The passenger trains were a long way behind because they were held at Preston Station for a long time so that is planned distance. If the passenger trains had been allowed to depart earlier so they were closer and the freight pushed into the loop life would have been a lot smoother for many...

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