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@dutchflyer Thanks very much for all those details of your experience！You've been there and done it.

Is split ticketing effective elsewhere in Europe? Are there any websites that search for European cheapest fares and routes?

I've now discovered that my PM2.5 monitor doesn't show any significant change in measured values when exposed to diesel exhaust that the human nose can easily detect. A quote from https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191113-the-toxic-killers-in-our-air-too-small-to-see "Current pollution...

I sampled air ad hoc at different times of day including evenings Bear in mind some of the data being discussed above wasn't reported by me As you suggest, it would be good to check air throughout a train to find differences but I'm typically unable to walk the train as I travel with a loaded...

That's a good point. I'll take a close look at the car and report back.

I think PM2.5 particles are small enough to remain airborne without settling as dust

Elizabeth Line underground on platform was 10 while above ground was 5 Thameslink sampled elsewhere above ground not in the core at Farringdon

I recently bought a portable PM2.5 monitor to measure that component of air quality. PM2.5 being fine particulate matter, particles that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter. The device is consistently returning readings compatible with readings from more expensive devices. It's sensitive to...

It has to be faster by bicycle. Google Maps shows 19 minutes. Or e-scooter? Filter past taxis queuing and at red lights, walk across if safe then ride on. On a cross London transfer red lights can add several minutes. On train into Waterloo use realtimetrains to predict departure platform...

Still waiting for refund after deciding not to travel on delayed train.

In response to the unattributed quote above “Then walk from wherever to the train through a barrier? There needs to be a cut off somewhere and 5 mins seems sensible to me.”： The passenger may already be on the platform. Surely it makes sense to be able to buy until train has departed.

Another example of different app behaviour: Screenshots show LNR app at 11:37 selling ticket for late running 11:35 York-Edinburgh (expected 11:44) while LNER app at 11:36 says there are no earlier trains. It seems the LNER app will sell a ticket right up to scheduled departure time but won't...

Screenshot shows LNR app at 15:59 with ticket for 16:03 departure (expected 16:04) not available to buy. The ticket available at 15:58 was a walk up off peak single. What might happen if a passenger arrives on platform at 15:59 and tries but cannot buy a ticket using the app? An experienced...

I've had a very prompt apology from Southeastern which recognises that “What you described isn’t the level of customer service we expect our employees to give to you”. I'm informed that my experience has been passed to station managers at London Bridge for investigation. Southeastern have...

Bought another day. 1706710142 I just think if advertise can be done then do as advertised. I don't expect to be fobbed off with numerous incorrect excuses for not even trying to do the refund. At least the second clerk started trying and called the manager who eventually capitulated after...