Puffing Devil
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Are northern willing to let you start short?
I recall they once told passengers from somewhere like Sabdbach they could start short (perhaps @Puffing Devil may recall this?)
Indeed, I did have an email conversation with them in 2017 when they withdrew the Advances from Goostrey (and others). This was their reply (my bold):
Dear PD,
Unfortunately on some lines advance tickets were taken off due to them not being used as much.
However, you will be able to purchase an advance ticket from Crewe to Manchester and get on at Goostrey.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Yours Sincerely,
XX
Customer Solutions Team
Obviously the "not used much" comment is total BS. The permission was valuable, though. Unfortunately, this "loophole" will most likely die along with the Northern Franchise.Unfortunately on some lines advance tickets were taken off due to them not being used as much.
However, you will be able to purchase an advance ticket from Crewe to Manchester and get on at Goostrey.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Yours Sincerely,
XX
Customer Solutions Team
I have used advances on this line a few times since, I've never had an issue starting or ending short.
Moderator note: for more detail on this issue, see: https://www.railforums.co.uk/thread...-stations-also-affecting-sale-tickets.198184/
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