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  1. LS-Colin

    Interrupted journeys

    Could a fellow member advise me what procedure is adopted for being charged the correct fare when a journey is broken due to engineering work etc. For example using an Oyster card/contactless payment Gidea Park-Liverpool Street on a Sunday with rail service suspended between Romford and Ilford...
  2. LS-Colin

    Bus Destination Blinds

    I was told some years ago that TfL bus routes must continue to show their destinations on blinds rather than dot-matrix as used by almost all other bus operators around the country. Apparently this is a requirement set by the Metropolitan Traffic Police - but what is the reason for it? Can any...
  3. LS-Colin

    Euston prior to and during rebuilding

    Have been studying the 'old' Euston station now for some years. However, I have yet to unearth a detailed plan of the station layout which would show various rooms/area including access points to/from the Northern line. I have seen a number of photos of these, but am still a bit fuzzy with the...
  4. LS-Colin

    Help with bus seating codes

    I have several books about certain types of buses. When the seating configurations are mentioned it is often given in the following formats:- B33D+34 or B42F+10 etc. I am aware that the higher number denotes the number of seated passengers and the lower number for standing passengers. What I...
  5. LS-Colin

    Questions regarding fares for routes going over to Crossrail & Overground

    It has already been mentioned that Greater Anglia will start to lose a number of their London area routes to Crossrail and Overground from May this year. I wonder how revenue will be apportioned and managed from ticket sales at Shenfield. Presumably (as in similar cases) there'll be cheaper...
  6. LS-Colin

    Obtaining a reduced fare

    Does anybody know if it is possible to obtain a reduced fare ticket (disabled+companion or privilege etc.) from the self service ticket machines at TfL stations? This will obviously become more of an issue as ticket offices are gradually abolished - with very few exceptions.
  7. LS-Colin

    Routeing on TfL with contacless payment

    Can any fellow member clarify how a journey can be routed using contactless payment. For example, a journey from Richmond to Whitechapel via Clapham Junction and Peckham Rye. I'd tap in with my credit card at Richmond and tap out at Whitechapel. To ensure I am not charged the more expensive fare...
  8. LS-Colin

    High Speed History

    I have previously said that i'd like to see High Speed rail routes in the UK if they are done in the same way as our European neighbours. That said, recent history has proved that any High Speed service doesn't really improve the economies of the provincial towns and cities they end up serving...
  9. LS-Colin

    Contactless Payment

    Can a fellow member shine some light on this scenario. If I was to use contactless payment to make a journey on the Underground, what happens if my journey is cut short due to power failure or some other problem. Usually passengers are de-trained and informed that Underground tickets will be...
  10. LS-Colin

    Zones 1-4 One Day Travelcard

    I just wanted to add my opinion about the withdrawal of the Zones 1-4 (Off-Peak) Travelcard from the January fares increase. Myself and most other people usually have no reason to go beyond Zones 1 and 2 when visiting central London. TfL withdrew the Zones 1-2 Off-Peak Travelcard some time ago...
  11. LS-Colin

    A Green Line Oddity!

    I must admit to having a more nostalgic interest in London Bus routes and Green Line coaches. The reasons behind the withdrawal of a particular route can often be quite complex. Can any fellow member offer an explanation regarding the following oddity. Green Line route 703 (Wrotham-Amersham) was...

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