I'm in danger of sounding like a serial complainer - that's not my intention, but tonight I'm rather seething.
My elderly mother and another pensioner are planning on travelling tomorrow (11/07) from URM to LIV - needing to be in Liverpool just after 09:00 - the 07:58 service is ideal. I've tried to buy tickets from the TVM but that will only sell tickets from 08:00. I then had the (not so) bright idea of using the Northern App. I purchased the tickets and immediately discovered I had ended up with two m-tickets. As I'm not travelling they were useless so a swift phone call got them cancelled less a £10 admin fee.
The Northern website appears to be broken - I've selected the journey but can't proceed. see image.
I've tried to buy tickets from National Rail for pickup from a TVM (via TPE) - Urmston isn't in the list of pickups so that's no good. Then back on the phones and try to order tickets - they are available, they can be sent to the TVM, but it will be at least two hours before they are ready.
Aaagh.
So as it is I will take a day off, and drive them into Liverpool.
James.
My elderly mother and another pensioner are planning on travelling tomorrow (11/07) from URM to LIV - needing to be in Liverpool just after 09:00 - the 07:58 service is ideal. I've tried to buy tickets from the TVM but that will only sell tickets from 08:00. I then had the (not so) bright idea of using the Northern App. I purchased the tickets and immediately discovered I had ended up with two m-tickets. As I'm not travelling they were useless so a swift phone call got them cancelled less a £10 admin fee.
The Northern website appears to be broken - I've selected the journey but can't proceed. see image.
I've tried to buy tickets from National Rail for pickup from a TVM (via TPE) - Urmston isn't in the list of pickups so that's no good. Then back on the phones and try to order tickets - they are available, they can be sent to the TVM, but it will be at least two hours before they are ready.
Aaagh.
So as it is I will take a day off, and drive them into Liverpool.
James.