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    8 In 15 Rover where train doesn’t stop

    i will have an 8 in 15 day west of england rover ticket am I right in saying that I only need a ticket to Westbury from London but can travel through to Penzance even though the train doen'
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    Railcard Extension updates re Covid?

    the thing about railcards is many journeys you can save the price of the railcard making just one trip. buy your railcard using Tesco clubcard only £10 for a year excellent vallue.
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    Another lorry through the barriers at Manningtree

    Building a bridge is a no no as it wouid have to be really HIGH!! It is in a protected area a residential housing, a bridge if were built it would be seen for miles! A tunnel is not viable either as it is below the water table and is tidal at that point, HGV lorries should be banned and...
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    Additional Services on the Wherry Lines between Great Yarmouth and Norwich

    If you would like to get off at Berney Arms you may find the the Sunday service better, The trains run every two hours. take timetable with you and don't miss the last train!!
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    Railway 'islands': areas accessible by public roads but only by level crossings.

    Frinton -on- sea Essex only accessed across the infamous level crossing gates[now barriers, was manned but controled from Colchester SB] Although can get to Walton-on -the Naze via an unmade road and disrepaired bridge all unmarked.
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    Rovers and Ranger Sales

    Go to a ticket office.
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    DfT advise TOCs that full timetable is to be restored on 6 July

    Are you allowed to travel by train or not for leisure ?
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    Ticket types likely to die off soon

    With regards to rovers and rangers like day returns ar leisure tickets for famiilies and anyone who likes travelling by train. IF the they get rid of them then they should get rid of season tickets as well. With the Anglia rangers problem it was the case that the fares were the same for several...
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    Colchester to London Euston off peak i month return

    Im travelling to London Euston with an off peak return, CaN I travel from Kings cross home instead of Euston.
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    All Line Rover

    I Think I saw somewhere that if you bought an ALR for 7 or 14 days you could travel the night before the start date, if you were travelling overnight on a sleeper train. eg on a night train from London to Scotland or Penzance , Please can tell me where I can can find this information. many thanks.
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    More Level Crossing Lunacy ! Manningtree and Colchester

    As I live a few hundred yards from here a few thoughts. Space on the south side of the crossing is extremely limited due to entrance to station, roundabout and houses. It is on boundary of Constable country and Dedham Vale. railway traffic is a lot more especially since GEML electrification in...
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    ScotRail HST catering

    If it is advertised then it should be provided. If you cant provide catering dont advertise it. The train I was on 1316 Perth to Inverness at the begining of July, the conductor said I could claim compensation for it. And he did seem knowledgeable and I think new washe was talking about.
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    ScotRail HST catering

    Scotrail trolley service advertised in time table, but not available on the train. Is this legal?
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    ALR Time Restrictions

    Catching a train at Peterborough is no problem with an ALR is no problem as there are no restrictions at any time. I would use Thameslink as there are no no no restrictions and will not cost you anything extra in fares! I have used TL before when I have had an ALR using 0618 KX Plat 8 to...
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    Greater Anglia 1st Class

    As far as I know 1ST class will only be available on the new trains between London and Norwich only and not on other routes.
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    Glasgow Central-Queen St Connection & Oban Line Questions

    Having done this twice this last week,the bus 500 does go a bit of a way round and has to go through several sets of traffic lights, and there is only 1 bus. Alo due to rebuilding work going on at QS station its not that easy with different routes through the works, and at the time you are there...
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    Upgrading a Std class ALR to 1st class for one journey

    How much, and how do you obtain Ist Class upgrade from std class ALR for a single or Return journey.
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    Standard ALR and Ist class upgrades

    What fare is it to upgrade Std ALR to 1 class for a journey either Single or Return?
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    New LED Lights at Shippea Hill

    Poor Berney Arms left in the dark again!

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