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    East Mids 3 in 7

    I've just tried to buy an East Mids 3 in 7 Rover ticket from my local station. It's not valid from there but I will buy an additional ticket as required. The lovely man in the ticket office simply couldn't sell it to me. He tried codes, terms, and names in every combination. When he finally...
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    Paddington to Newbury Off Peak Return

    Hello! I am planning a trip which will be Paddington to Newbury, leaving on a weekday afternoon and returning at the weekend. While I might be able to get to Paddington before the evening peak, I can't guarantee it. I'm looking at the Off Peak Return which has restriction code FP. I am...
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    Scones

    I've just made some scones. They are plain, and perfect served with some butter. When I tell someone, 'scones' sounds like 'stones'; my thinking is that the 'e' at the end elongated the 'o' sound. Other people make 'scones' sound like 'prongs', with a short 'o' sound. What do you think is...
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    Southampton to IoW Circular

    Hello, I've tried and failed to get information out of Red Funnel for this so wonder if anyone here could help? I want to go from Southampton to Cowes. I would like to go on the Red Jet to the IoW but return as a foot passenger on the slower ferry. Is this permitted and what ticket...
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    Leeds to Huddersfield via Halifax

    Not confident of my own understanding I wonder if those who are wiser could advise, please? I want to make a journey Leeds - Bradford - Halifax - Huddersfield with a return the same way or direct Huddersfield to Leeds. Is the £8.90 anytime day return the ticket for me? Having looked at...
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    ATW business class

    Or as I call it, First Class because that's what is written the side of the coach and on the ticket. For those enquiring in another thread you can buy first advances for this, or first any time tickets. Upgrades are available on board or from ticket offices, and never had a problem asking. If...
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    Thameslink collapse

    It appears the north section of TL has collapsed due to issues at West Hampstead
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    Luton to Basingstoke

    Hello; advice please. I would like to travel tomorrow on an Off Peak Day Return with Gold Card from Luton to Basingstoke. I want to travel Luton - London - Paddington - Reading - Basingstoke - Woking - Waterloo - Luton, in a circular route, with journey breaks along the way. Would the...
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    Shopping at Iceland

    Over the last few months, I've been trying out different places for food shopping. I've been a Sainsburys and Lidl customer for years. A chance trip into Iceland, expecting low-quality, mega-fatty, hideously-sugary guff, surprised me. I found all of the above but also a really good range of...
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    Has the Ryde gold card been axed?

    Just tried to renew THE gold card and it hasn't been allowed. SWT no longer issue it as a gold card. So anyone aware of this and what are my options?
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    Arriva Business upgrade with Advance

    Could someone let me know if you can upgrade to the Arriva Trains Business service if travelling on a standard class advance ticket?
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    BBC Local Radio

    Question: Do you listen to BBC Local Radio? If so, do you listen to your local 'home' station or do you listen to a station from another area. For me, I live in the BBC Three Counties area but never listen to it; it's dull and very parochial. However, I quite like Allan Beswick's late...
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    XC Voyagers Leicester

    Travelling through Leicester today, I was surprised. When I lived in the area, the line to Birmingham was served by 156s and 158s with the occasional 150. Today, on the local stopping service, there was a full voyager. It only just fit into the platforms at South Wigston and Narborough. Is...
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    "I don't like it therefore...."

    "...it should be scrapped." It's a common feeling expressed by many on fora like this one, perhaps about different types of rolling stock, on-board service (first class, buffets) or routes. On another forum I read, people often come out with this argument about television or radio programmes...
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    Luton to Loughborough

    Hi all, I'm looking to make a return trip, Luton to Loughborough. It'll be a Saturday OUT, returning on Sunday; there are two adults and we have a Two Together Railcard. We don't want advance tickets. I've tried splitting but can't beat the Super Off Peak Return of £58.50 total...
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    Thameslink peak restrictions

    Sorry if this is covered, and I've looked on the TL website without success... On Xmas Eve, I had a feeling that the TL evening restrictions were lifted. I checked with TL customer services and had a snappy response telling me that the restrictions were in place as normal. I asked, just...
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    Northampton Station

    BBC Radio Northampton are running one of their current 'hot topics' which comes up quite often - the new Northampton station buillding which cost £2 to buiild is yet to open, despite being finished some time ago. The old building is still being used. So, what's going on? Does anyone know why...
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    London to Banbury return

    Help needed here. I'm planning a circular trip from London to Banbury and back; this will be during a weekend in December. I'd prefer turn-up-and-go tickets for flexibility. In one direction, I plan to travel via Chiltern, and on the other via FGW via Oxford. It makes no difference which...
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    NHS Boob Job Model

    The Daily Hate often finds a weak excuse to destroy this woman (example: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2807405/NHS-boob-job-model-Josie-Cunningham-bid-buy-Katie-Price-s-silicone-implants-says-pay-herself.html) However, what do you think? She had a boob job paid for by the NHS and has...
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    Luton to Worcester via Paddington

    Hi there I've made this journey before and BR Fares shows a valid ticket, but this ticket does not show on National Rail. I plan to get a super off peak return Luton to Worcester, with Gold Card discount. I've checked the times are valid (I'll leave Paddington on the 19.22 and on a...

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