dan_atki
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^ Under the old name, yes. Now it is 'Anytime Day First'.
Also regarding EMT, I had previously been told, and had seen it written down that the agreement was Bedford-London only, however, I have further had it confirmed, that the residential agreement stretches over the entire network. Now, I'm not sure if this is the ex MML network, or the entire EMT network, but it is residential only.
You're right, it is very confusing. And since the so-called "simplification" of walk-on fares it's actually got even more confusing as you have off peak tickets that are valid at any time and all sorts of other odd rules that make no sense whatsoever.Eh ok.
The UK ticket system just looks so confusing. Its a lot simpler across the pond in the RoI.
You're right, it is very confusing. And since the so-called "simplification" of walk-on fares it's actually got even more confusing as you have off peak tickets that are valid at any time and all sorts of other odd rules that make no sense whatsoever.
There appear to be no Peak/Off peak tickets in Ireland, therefore it is obviously a lot simpler. I was on a rover so didn't buy any point-to-point tickets but I don't recall any ticket restrictions being in place.
The TOCs here could do this if they ran more peak services, and more Friday only services. I was amazed at how many Friday only trains there are in Ireland. Over here it's all about money and not public service so they don't have enough trains to cater for high demand - instead we scrap perfectly serviceable trains in order to save on leasing costs. Passengers are then priced off travelling by rail at those peak times.
For example, if you board the 08:00 or 08:10 York-London services you can easily get a table to yourself all the way to London, but if you get the 09:35 the train will be totally full with many standees by the time it arrives in London.
I suspect that Ireland will end up like the UK though, as you've made the terrible mistake of replacing proper trains with expensive, inefficient, plastic DMUs just like we have done. Expect drops in capacity at peak times and peak pricing to take effect as a result.
Anyone know where I can find pictures of the old-style staff travel photocards for the BR era?
Hi all,
I've just discovered the Avantix Traveller software. Its late and i'm tired but what code do you use to display PRIV fares?
Thanks in advance.
The Wanderer
I've got a priv pass and never had to much trouble, even when i want to pay the fare so i don't waste a box up on a small journey, the guard just says it ok i've got pass that will do.
Not sure if thats just the LilLoaf charm.
i think they are valid on all airport express, but not Grand Central (wouldn't use them anyway they'll break down) or Wrexham and shroppy, But Hull trains you can.
It's PRV.
hi,
been with Merseyrail now for 3 weeks, will be 4 weeks next Friday. ATOC Card Application was filled in on first day, (17/11).
Does anyone know what counts as a 'month'?
i.e. 4 weeks, (12/12/2008), or a calendar month (17/12/2008)...
Been a while....
To get onto platforms, todo a general bit of train watching, or spotting, or whatever, does the card need to be validated for that day?
if it's a gated station ask for a platform ticket.To get onto platforms, todo a general bit of train watching, or spotting, or whatever, does the card need to be validated for that day?
Hello all,
Have been reading for a good while but just wanted to ask a quick question. Have recently started at CrossCountry and have received my staff travel pass. Was just wondering if the same terms apply in regards to purchasing tickets at a staffed station? For example, if I get on a train where the booking office is open would a conductor for another TOC refuse to sell me a priv ticket and charge full price.
Not that this situation would particularly arise that often but was just wondering.
Is that allowed? If not, have a word with your Prosecutions department. Revenge could be sweet!This is the same Train Manager that quite happily uses Merseyrail trains free of charge, by showing his Virgin ID to the barrier staff.