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    Formby to Liverpool X2/47 Grand National Traffic

    Is the X2 or 47 from Formby to Liverpool likely to be affected by traffic from the Grand National on Friday or Saturday going into Liverpool? I'll be catching a coach from Liverpool around 18.00 and am wondering if when the route joins Scotland Road there might be congestion. I might be best...
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    Using day return on first departure after midnight

    Asking for a friend who is working nights. They want to travel from Formby to Southport. On the 00.07 service and return after their shift later mid morning. They can use an Anytime Day Return at £3.10 with Railcard discount as departure is after midnight so they are returning same day? Single...
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    Support from the forum ticket site

    A friend of my travels on a Canterbury to Formby Off Peak Return regularly. On the Euston to Liverpool after the 1500 time restriction has kicked at Euston but before the time restrictions have kicked in at other London Terminals. I've advised him to travel out of Marylebone changing in...
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    Merseyrail service level on Good Friday

    Does anyone know what level of service Merseyrail will be operating on Good Friday? I need to get from Formby to Liverpool on Good Friday and need to be in Liverpool for around 8am?
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    Maximum date validity on National Express flexible ticket question

    I have a fully flexible and refundable National Express ticket for which I wish to do a date change. The outward date was 1 January 2024 and I understand the maximum validity is 3 months. Does this mean I could change the return leg to 1 April 2024 or would it have to be 31 March 2024? Thanks.
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    Transpennine Secret Fare Question

    Is it true that Transpennine Express have launched tickets based on the concept similar to Avanti Superfare on selected routes? If so does anyone have the link to book these as I can't find it on the TPE site?
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    Northern Complimentary Tickets: Changes to Compensation When Delayed

    I notice Northern have included the following wording on the delay repay page on their website: ** Please note customers travelling using a complimentary ticket who suffer a delay of 60 minutes or more will be provided with a replacement complimentary ticket** Does this mean that if your delay...
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    Formby to Doncaster possible in day on Northern free ticket?

    Is it possible to get from Formby to Doncaster and back in a day (Saturday or Sunday most likely) using my Merseytravel issued disabled ENCTS pass (which allows travel by train in Merseyside) and a free Northern ticket? Being in Formby I could start from a number of different Northern serviced...
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    Consequences of what can happen if you do not engage in process

    https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/man-refuses-pay-703-merseyrail-28147080?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target This was a really sad case to read about. If the guy's story is true and there was no one in the...
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    Does Mixing Desk still exist?

    Do mixing desk booking engines still exist? If so can someone post a link as I need to use one.
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    TfW Advance tickets opening for 27 Dec and 1 January

    Does anyone know why Advance tickets are not yet open for TfW between Chester and Abergele for 27 December and 1 January? I would like to nab the cheapest tiers. Is there a possibility they might not open them for these dates? 1698958686 Does anybody know when these tickets are likely to be...
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    Reliability of Liverpool to Chester TfW service

    How reliable is the Liverpool to Chester TfW service? Is it still one of the first to get cancelled? I am looking at using it on 1 January and getting an Advance ticket to a further TfW destination. Of course I am waiting for TfW to open bookings for advances. I'm wondering if it is likely to...
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    National Express Journey Advice, 29/10/23

    I'm looking at going on the currently fully booked 1600 Liverpool to London 550 on Sunday 29 October. What are the chances of someone cancelling and a seat becoming available? I know there are other limited options but I really do need the 1600.
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    1502 Euston to Bangor 20/10 cancelled and my rights to Delay Repay?

    I have an AWC Only Advance for the 1502 Euston to Bangor on 20/10 which has been cancelled. What are my rights? Can I take the following direct service? Has the 1502 been cancelled throughout or only part cancelled? Eg. Finishing at Chester?
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    ENCTS on X2 Preston to Liverpool

    I wish Stagecoach would make up their mind if I need to place my pass on the machine on tge X2 or not. If boarding between Preston and Southport practice is to place card on reader and state destination. However between Southport and Liverpool practice is to show as a flash pass and driver...
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    Train Pal advantages and promotions?

    We have seen a number of cases of dreadful after sales service from Train Pal with people struggling to obtain refunds. However it has also been said that Train Pal gives out or sells vouchers to lure people into booking with them so perhaps they are useful in such a case for a straight forward...
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    Canterbury to White Cliffs of Dover on Stagecoach 43/81

    Is it possible to get on the 43 at Canterbury Bus Station to Sandwich and stay on the same bus as it changes to the 81 and goes to Deal and Dover using the £2 single fare? Will only one ticket be needed as staying on the same bus? Finally, which would be the best stop to get off at for the...
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    Oyster card £5 fee not reverted to credit after 12 months

    On 23/02/2020 I purchased an Oyster Card online. This was for £10 and consisted of £5 card credit and a £5 card fee which would revert to Oyster credit after 12 months. I believe this was the system in place at the time I purchased the card. I am yet to use the Oyster card after all this time...
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    Question about Avanti discount code

    I have a question about using a 50% discount code issued by Avanti. The email received from them says: "This offer is valid for 12 months for Advance tickets on Avanti West Coast routes and can be used up to four times (such as for two passengers to make a return journey)." and "Your discount...
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    Chargeback on ticket purchase due to rail strikes

    Is there anyone on the forum who is knowledgeable as to the dispute and chargeback process? I've returned a dispute form to Barclaycard following the purchase of a ticket I was unable to use due to rail strikes and would appreciate some more details as to what happens next. I appreciate I might...

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