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    Negative perception of booking offices and clerks

    I rarely use ticket offices these days, but my last visit at Elstree & Borehamwood the clerk was really helpful, my kids didn't have Zip Oyster cards (now they do) and I was trying to sort travelcards until the clerk told me the kids only needed returns to West Hampstead. Saved me a good sum.
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    Avanti West Coast - County Court judgement

    It happens a lot with big corporations, paperwork doesn't get to the right person quick enough. When I worked in the Court Service we dealt with many applications to set aside judgments from big firms
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    Elizabeth line: Commuters say service 'not what was promised'

    I travelled from North Acton for a week in early December into Wood Lane during rush hour and had no problems getting on a train. Got a seat two of four days.
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    E M R - a pretentious brand with nothing to back it up? (yes I know, mainly DFT's fault)

    I really can't fathom they are saving a fortune by not giving out a bottle of pepsi max. It's weird.
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    E M R - a pretentious brand with nothing to back it up? (yes I know, mainly DFT's fault)

    As a resident of Sheffield and a regular user since Midland Mainline days there are three reasons I have given up on EMR. First, the major reason is price, try booking months in advance it's a stock £87 for a day return. I save sometimes half that going via Doncaster. The other two are very...
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    Trivia: Stations that close to passengers at times when they’d be most useful

    I use Holloway Road for games. It's exit only before a match and then closed completely for 2 hours after the match ends.
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    TransPennine South route ‘forgotten about’?

    I hate to think what the stopper after 5pm on a weekday looks like
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    TransPennine South route ‘forgotten about’?

    I took this pic at Sheffield just after 4 today. The fast train was cancelled so this was the queue for the stopper. The late running EMR pulled in at 8a and I counted about a couple of dozen moving across to the stopper as the advice was being given to use the stopper. Also, the tannoy was...
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    Declassification of First Class on busy long distance services

    My brother was on a Great Western coming back from a play off final in Cardiff. The West Ham fans decided to declassify first of their own volition given the overcrowding. The train manager apparently walked into the carriage, saw them all, and walked straight back out.
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    EMR fares should be lowered to levels comparable with other lines

    In the before times I used EMR to get to London from Chesterfield/Sheffieldfor football on a regular basis. Since the resumption of being able to attend I am met with a flat rate fare of 84, now 87 pounds for a day return. I now get my trains from Doncaster. It's an extra 20 minutes in the car...
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    East Didsbury Park and Ride

    Hi. I know not every day is the same, but is anybody in a position to say what the likelihood is of getting a parking space at East Didsbury about 3 p.m. on a Friday? Thanks in advance
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    Using station as pedestrian through-route

    I use platform 1 of Chapeltown to get from the ASDA car park to the shops below. Saves a lot of walking and gets the hot roast pork sandwich much more quickly.
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    East Midlands Railway short formed services

    I echo this. I live in Sheffield but even booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead it's so much cheaper to drive to Doncaster and get the train to King's Cross than book with EMR.
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    Fish & Chip Prices

    Just back from Beadnell and went to Seahouses for food. 3 X cod and chips was £21. Very nice as well. Tons of chips.
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    RPI blitz at Derby this evening.

    Hi. There are no barriers at Sheffield Station. EMT tried blockading the bridge at the Supertram end a few years ago but withdrew under pressure
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    Grand Central passenger numbers on a Saturday

    Thanks. Sounds like I picked a bad weekend. EMR are shut between Bedford and Market Harbrough that weekend. I think the car it is.
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    Grand Central passenger numbers on a Saturday

    Thank you. Sounds like LNER then for seat reservations.
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    Grand Central passenger numbers on a Saturday

    I am thinking of using Grand Central from Doncaster to Kings Cross on Saturday 2 November. No reservations are offered for tickets. Given I have a small child 7yo I don't really want her standing or sitting on the floor. Obviously there are no guarantees but does anyone who uses this route know...

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