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    Interrail Mobile Pass Serious Issues and No Support

    Yesterday, I purchased a 3 day in 1 Month 1st class Interrail mobile pass. I have activated the pass and selected my first travel day (i.e. today 16 June). The app is not allowing me to add my trip (Warsaw-Gdańsk). Yesterday it was working fine and now today it is a nightmare. Luckily, I was...
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    Derailment at Kirkby (Merseyside) - 13/03/2021

    Looking like a derailment at Kirkby Merseyside. A Merseyrail electric has gone through the buffers and is almost on the Manchester line. Local reports say no injuries but driver being assessed by paramedics. https://twitter.com/jackmorrislfc/status/1370813331955650568?s=21
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    VT 1st Lounge Euston: Poor

    Over the past few years I've taken the view that the offering in the Virgin Trains 1st Class Lounge at Euston has become very poor compared to other lounges on the network (such as Manchester and Liverpool). Since the turn of the year the offering at Euston is appalling. The usual selection of...
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    VTWC 1st Class Weekend Offer

    Seems there has been a menu change today. I'm travelling on 12:35 MAN/EUS and offered a trial menu to pass comment on. Soft drinks do not appear to included Pepsi. Otherwise this is a major improvement on the usual weekend rubbish that is offered!
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    Off Peak RTN with 16-25 but now DSB. Opinions?

    On 4 August I purchased an Off-Peak RTN from Euston to Liverpool Lime Street using my 16-25 Railcard. My Railcard expired on 6 August 2015; however, I have since become eligible for the Disabled Railcard (and have duly purchased that card). I would like to use the return portion of my ticket...
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    Stratford International Farce!

    This morning I went to Stratford International to purchase an Anytime Day Return to Calais using 16-25 R/C. No problem finding and issuing the tickets whatsoever and payment is made using my debit card. So far so good! Printer then fails to print the tickets! Computer crashes! What happens next...
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    Grays to Winchester 3 Aug 2012 16-25

    I'm looking for best fare/splits from Grays (Essex) to Winchester on 3 August 2012 using a 16-25 Railcard. Departing about 6am from Grays and returning anytime from midday same day. Thanks!
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    Trying to buy a One Day Travelcard from London Zones 1-6 to Tilbury Town

    I am trying to purchase a One Day Travelcard to cover me from Zones 1-6 to Tilbury Town with a 16-25 R/C for tomorrow. How do I enter this into the online booking engines? And should I use a specific site? Thanks!
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    Richmond (London) to Gatwick Airport

    I am travelling from Richmond (London) to Gatwick Airport today at about 12:00 and returning Sunday (17th) at about 14:00. I have a 16-25 R/C. Just wondering if anyone can suggest a decent fare. Seems only Anytime singles/returns exist now. Can I get an over distance return to anywhere nearby...
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    London Terminals to Manchester Stations

    Can anyone tell me if the return portion of an Off Peak Return , Manchester -London Terminals Return (svr) would be valid to start short at Richmond (London) and go via Reading? A staff member tried to argue that it was not but his manager overruled him saying it was. That being said I have...
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    Fun and games aboard the 15.00 Norwich to Liverpool Street

    Sat in coach B on the 15.00 Norwich to London Liverpool Street. Within 2 minutes of departure a businessman needs to buy a new full fare ticket because he tried to use his 14.30 Advance ticket, "oh the man on the barrier said it would be ok". Then, at the same time, a lady appears (flapping)...
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    East Coast Board of Directors on board!

    I'm currently on the 14:50 ex Aberdeen to London King's Cross. Train departed Edinburgh approximately 17:30 at which point coach L was joined by a selection of East Coast Directors! First person noticed was the Director of Communications, then the Customer Service Director, and now Karen Boswell...
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    Boundary Zone 4 to Bedford

    Can anyone give me a price for Boundary Zone 4 to Bletchley travelling today (Monday) with a 16-25 R/C? Either a return or single. Thanks.
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    Oyster Boundary Zone Fare Question

    Forgive me if this question sounds "stupid". I now have a Zone 1-4 Travelcard on my Oyster (first time I have ever bothered). Later today I will be travelling from Victoria to Dormans (outside Oyster land). Now, do I by my "boundary" ticket from Boundary Zone 4, or is it Boundary Zone 5 (as my...
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    Quick Question: Code for Zones U1234?

    Just a quick question! What is the code I put into Webtix websites (such as London Midland) if I want my journey to originate at Zone U1234? (London Underground). Thanks!
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    Absurd Opening times of Virgin 1st Lounge at Manchester Piccadilly

    The last two Sundays running I've travelled from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston via Virgin Trains in 1st Class. Last Sunday (New Year's Day) I was told the lounge would not open until 12:00. OK, I put that down to the fact it was NYD. However, here I am again a week later and the lounge...
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    XC First Host overheard complaining about "abusive" passenger!

    I was travelling today on an XC service from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly in 1st. This is the first time I have had the 'pleasure' of 1st on XC; usually being a regular on VT in 1st. I had read on here of various issues with the service. Suffice to say 70% of the menu...
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    And the Chaos is underway!

    So the 'little' storm in London and SE has commenced. Right now I'm on the train from East Grinstead to Victoria. Train 'stranded' near Purley due to a fallen tree! Apparently it is due to get much worse overnight!
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    Richmond (London) to Dormans

    I am travelling from Richmond London to Dormans this evening at about 17:00. Returning later this evening (around 22:00). Can anyone recommend a split/strategy? I have Oyster PAYG with 16-25 discount, and I will reach the Z1-4 Price Cap for today. Of course, I also have 16-25 R/C for paper...
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    Stansted Airport to Liverpool Street

    I will be travelling from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Street on Wednesday 30 November with a 16-25 R/C. Travelling around 4pm. I am getting £13.85 anytime single. Can anyone recommend any splits, starting short etc. Or is that the best price?

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