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    Piccadilly or Oxford Road?

    Thanks for this. Cross platform defiantly best! I had expected to change at Piccadilly, but for some reason the National Rail Enquiries app suggests Oxford Road!
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    Piccadilly or Oxford Road?

    Next week we will be going to Manchester Airport from Chesterfield with luggage. We need to change trains in Manchester - would it be easier to change at Piccadilly or Oxford Road? Or is there a better route? Thanks
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    OAP Bus Pass Where can you use it on the railway?

    All OAP passes valid on Sheffield Supertram and Tramtrain
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    Manchester Wayfarer

    That is the page I showed the chap in the shop!
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    Manchester Wayfarer

    Thanks for your help so far. I have now asked at our local shop ( I live near Chesterfield), but told they can not see TfGM Wayfarer on their terminal. We are just outside the TfGM Wayfarer area, maybe that is the reason? I will ask at another PayPoint shop in case the assistant wasn't looking...
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    Manchester Wayfarer

    Thinking about a trip to Manchester. As an ENCTS holder the price £8 looks good value. However the website suggests the ticket is only available in the Wayfarer Area. As it is valid from Grindleford on the Hope Valley line I would really like to use it in conjunction with ticket to there (or...
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    Collecting tickets without a card

    Earlier this week I bought tickets through East Midlands Trains. The website said I could collect the tickets using any card in my name, however the confirmation e-mail said I had to use the card used for the booking. As I used this card don't know if another card would work. Also noted the...
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    "Major London rail station reveals 'signal system passwords' during TV documentary"

    The Register article has now been updated, with a link back here! "Our story has generated a discussion thread among people on a rail interest forum, who know much more about how the system works than Reg staffers."
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    Best trains to Manchester Airport?

    Thanks for this - a great help! I hadn't asked about tickets, the flight is from Atlanta, I think the Offpeak return will be less hassle, we will be back just within the month validity. Think we will aim to change at Sheffield, will now study the timetable for suitable trains. Also thanks for...
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    Best trains to Manchester Airport?

    Hope this is the correct section to post this..... In early June we are going to visit our son in Texas, flying from Manchester. Found that the cost of driving/parking to be much the same as a night in an airport hotel plus train travel, without the very early start going by car. Even my wife...
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    M-Card website launched - ITSO smartcard for trains/buses in west yorkshire

    No doubt this was introduced today, 1st April? AF
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    Special Offers Discussion

    oops! You are quite correct! Didn't read the full page
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    Special Offers Discussion

    Just seen this offer http://www.seniorsdiscounts.co.uk/discounts/view/tesco-1yr-senior-railcard-only-pound15/5732 Giving a 1 year card for £15 Alan
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    Dronfield to Basingstoke 22 June.

    Thanks for this - it is really helpful! I am so pleased I found this forum! I will also be having a good read of the Ticketing Guide. Thanks again for your help! Alan
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    Dronfield to Basingstoke 22 June.

    Thanks for this - it is really helpful! I am so pleased I found this forum! I will also be having a good read of the Ticketing Guide. Thanks again for your help! Alan
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    Dronfield to Basingstoke 22 June.

    Looking to travel from Dronfield to Basingstoke and return on 22 June. Two adults, one with a Senior railcard. Need to arrive before Noon, return late afternoon. Best I can find is 07:13 0ut, 16:18 Return @ £26 Advance each way for the non discounted fare. Any better suggestions...
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    Day out to Scarborough

    Oooo Thanks for this, hadn't looked on East Coast web site...... Alan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have now made a booking, out at £6-95, return at £10-30 from Shireoaks. Thanks again!
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    Day out to Scarborough

    Hi, I am looking at having a day out to Scarborough in May. Not sure of the date yet but it will be midweek. My nearest station is Whitwell, but I would expect to start from Chesterfield or possibly Worksop. From Chesterfield, the return to Scarborough is £44-90. I have found Advances that...
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    ITSO and Android

    Also fun to read your passport!

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