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    LNER Amex Deals

    I've had that before but one of them was only a single 5% off, the other a multi-use 5%. They stacked to 10% so I made sure to purchase some gift vouchers! This time round I've got 5% on each of my two AMEX cards.
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    Euston station toilets in a disgusting state

    No expansion of the ladies, I’m afraid. I do agree that there needs to be additional toilet provision, especially for ladies. The other thing they’ve added is the red/green indicator lights so you can see when a cubicle is occupied and they’ve installed a screen at the entrance which will show...
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    Supermarkets discussion

    Consolidation is normally only ever done for vehicle fill reasons, eg 48 cages will fit on to the vehicle but there are 50 cages to go to the store. Two cages with a small volume of stock will be consolidated. While it makes perfect sense to do this, it's not without problems either.
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    I received a witness statement as an American visitor (Balcombe to London journey)

    As long as you co-operate with GTR it is highly likely theyt will offer you an out of court settlement, costing the fare avoided at the full Anytime rate plus an admin fee, typically £150. You should writ a short, concise letter that mentions: - That you are sorry for what has happened - What...
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    Incorrect Short Fare Accusation

    Any ticket purchased on line, whether paper or e-ticket can be traced.
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    Seeking Advice – Fare Evasion (SWR)

    Welcome to the forum. Based on what you've said, and the text of the letter you were sent by SWR you were caught red handed. SWR are entitled to prosecute you in the Magistrates Court in respect of this offence which they would win. You would have a criminal conviction and have to pay a fine...
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    Short fairing/wrong Railcard

    SWR seem to have a bit of a backlog at the moment so letters can take several weeks to arrive.
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    Notice of Intended Prosecution- chiltern railways

    They will be able to see your ticket purchasing history.
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    Prosecution threat: used freedom pass in error

    If you are prosecuted and plead guilty (or are found guilty by the court) then you will have to pay: - A fine based on your income (normally reduced by a third if you plead guilty at the earliest opportunity) - A surcharge of 40% of the value of the fine - A contribution towards TfL's costs -...
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    Euston station toilets in a disgusting state

    The toilets at Euston have been 'refreshed'. New partitions and cubicle doors New toilet seats New hand driers New mirrors and a lick of paint A deep clean What hasn't changed is the toilet bowls, sinks, taps and urinals although they've been cleaned up. An improvement although given the...
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    Prosecution from WMR for short fare

    Thanks for updating us. This is a decent outcome in the circumstances. On a more general point people are generally completely unaware of the digital footprint they leave. There are also better train ticket retailers to use than Trainline - they are never normally the cheapest option, despite...
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    GTR - notice to prosecute ADVICE NEEDED

    A couple of minor amendments: I'd call it carriage 1 rather than the foremost carriage. The officer would not issue a fine (only a court can do that!) but he did not issue you with a Penalty Fare Otherwise I think it's good to go. Please do let us know how the case ends up. This is...
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    Partner couldn't travel - Two together railcard - UFN

    We don't need to see any personal details or case reference numbers, these should be redacted. Seeing the paperwork that has been issued helps us to provide the best advice.
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    Prosecution threat: used freedom pass in error

    Welcome to the forum! Transport for London take misuse of Freedom Passes very seriously and a prosecution under the TfL Bylaws is the usual outcome. If you have a current, valid annual Travelcard then I would reply and tell them (giving themn your Oyster card number so they can check) as this...
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    Supermarkets discussion

    Picking labels haven't been a thing for years. It's all voice pick or handset driven these days. There are several dofferent types of picking system but in a 'stock held' system (i.e. traditional warehouse with stock picked at ground level and reserve slots bove) the system directs the picker...
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    Advance Ticket Availability

    Advance fares are quota controlled and do sell out, when they're gone they're gone. There is no requirement for them to be offered on any trains at all. Historically they wereonly available of 'quieter' trains to encourage people to travel but this is no longer the case - they are 'the' ticket...
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    Scotrail Inter-available Stations

    Just one, I think: This was added as a direct result of a complaint I made to Scotrail a few years ago.
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    Awaiting Caution Letter

    Welcome to the forum! You've comitted a criminal offence and Southeastern are entitled to send the case to the Magistrates Court of they want to. you've no right to an out of court settlement. That said Southeastern are normaly reasonable to deal with and generally offer out of court...

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