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    Rail + Metrolink in Manchester Zone 1

    Why is there a ticket available from Deansgate to Manchester Central Zone, when Deansgate is part of the Manchester Stations group? Why is there therefore not a ticket available from Oxford Road to Manchester Central Zone? Adding to my question, let's say I had the opportunity to purchase my...
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    Metrolink pay as you go

    No, I don't think it quite says that. Here's how I read it, mostly from the page but with a bit of 'between the lines': If you touch in but not out, you'll be charged the maximum fare of £4.60. If you've not touched in, and don't get inspected, then when you touch out it will be recorded as a...
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    Rail + Metrolink in Manchester Zone 1

    A couple of questions regarding journeys on Metrolink and National Rail within Zone 1 in Manchester after a frustrating attempt at what should be a simple journey! Is there a ticket I can buy at New Islington tram stop (Zone 1) which will be valid through to Oxford Road, changing at Piccadilly...
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    Derby Resignalling - 22 July - 7 October 2018

    This may read like a bad joke but I've just been handed a leaflet on board a CrossCountry train which lists the website URL as "www.www.derby2018.co.uk", which, needless to say, doesn't work.
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    Birmingham New Street / Grand Central Escalators

    I know this has come up from time to time but was wondering if anyone knows what the root cause of the ongoing escalator problems at Birmingham New Street are? Or if there is a plan to improve the situation beyond changing the direction of flow at weekends and reactive repair work to each...

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