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I tried to book my ticket for a journey to London tomorrow - nothing unusual.
Both the LNR and Northern websites no longer offered the option of paying by PayPal.
Not a big deal, but some warning to regular users of that payment method would have been nice.
Having watched a recent recording of a Network Rail presentation about renewal work around Crewe I spotted two disturbing features:
First, there was no mention of the new platform on the Manchester Independent lines.
This, or a re-opened platform 13, would allow Manchester to Cardiff trains to...
Can I ask those in the know about two new features?
To the south west of the station, where the old and very old coaches are stored in the open, a fairly long new shed is being built.
And to the south of the route towards Manchester, opposite the Grand Junction retail park, a pit-like...
Is there a list of routes for which these exist?
In particular I would like Crewe to Harrow & Wealdstone.
I think I've found Rugby to H&W, and Crewe to Rugby.
But is there a LM off-peak (or super off-peak) return fare for the whole journey?
And how do I go about getting a web site to sell me...
I've seen this waiting in P1 at Stockport last week at 17:00 - I think it leaves at 17:06. It is a northern 150. Is it a new regular service? - I can't find it in the timetable.
There is a Std Class Anytime Day Return fare Holmes Chapel to Birchwood via Crewe for £10.00.
This fare is valid via Manchester Piccadilly, unlike the similar 'route direct' fare, which has an easement forbiding this.
I believe this fare is set by Northern.
What are the rules for this fare...
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