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  1. ronshirt

    XC Delay Repay

    Spouse and I travelled XC Newcastle to Exeter 24th and return 26th June. Delayed both journeys. Submitted claim for each leg. Not resolved. When I checked I realised that the card details defaulted to an old card I no longer have. Submitted new claims using the actual card details. New claims...
  2. ronshirt

    Newcastle to Exeter and return during Industrial Action

    I’m travelling to and from Exeter on XC late Sept. early Oct. Does anyone know how many trains might be cancelled due to the overtime ban? I’m an OAP with health issues that make standing for long periods uncomfortable and I need to know if I need a plan B. Also there is a seat on Voyagers that...
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    Anyone familiar with Okehampton Station and surroundings?

    On Tuesday 30th Sept will be travelling by train to and from Okehampton to watch Argyle play Torridgeside. Is there a short-cut through St Boniface and over the river or will we have to go the long way round? We're all OAPs and worried about the trek back up the hill to make the last train back...
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    Double Voyagers on the Cross Country route between Newcastle and New Street

    Travelling from Newcastle to New Street on Mon 3rd March. Returning Wed 5th. I have been on Realtime trains to try to identify on which services two Voyager sets are coupled together. On Mon 27th Jan there was a double Voyager set on the 10.40 from Newcastle. On Wed 29th there were double...
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    10.25 Durham to Glasgow 6th cancelled. Are Advance tickets valid on another journey?

    On Saturday 6th April my wife and daughter are travelling from Durham [10.25] to Glasgow Queen Street changing at Edinburgh. They have advance tickets which were booked online with Cross Country. My wife has received an email from Cross Country stating that: Changes to your journey...
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    Newcastle to Exeter return early October

    I'm travelling from Newcasle upon Tyne to Exeter Tuesday 4th October returning Friday 7th. I usually travel by Cross Country. I have a senior railcard and I always book a seat as I have a varicose vein that makes standing for long periods quite painful. Outwards: Newcastle depart...
  7. ronshirt

    Dumbarton Central to Oban

    Holidaying in Scotland soon and thinking of organising a midweek trip to Mull travelling on the 08.50 from Dumbarton Central to Oban. How easy is it to get a parking space at Dumbarton Central? How many coaches does the 08.50 service have and is it advisable to book seats? There are...
  8. ronshirt

    Newcastle to Birmingam

    Traveling to Birmingham on April 4th and returning April 6th. 1 adult and 1 child. Using family railcard. Would like to use off-peak tickets - very flexible about train times. Via Leeds I think it is about £83: via Carlisle (preferred option) it is about £110. Any help gratefully received.

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