LNER only fares on LNER priced routes

[323235]

Hi All,

I was just flicking through some different fares for comparison and noted that LNER offer walk up LNER only tickets between York and Newcastle which is a flow they price.

I was under the impression that the lead operator couldn't do this?

I've certainly never seen any permenant fares before myself which are only valid on the lead operator of a flow.

Are these permenant fares?

 

[Starmill]

They are permitted to offer these tickets for up to a maximum number of weeks as a special offer. I can't remember how many - 17 maybe? Virgin Trains East Coast did offer them too.

 

[Starmill]

I've certainly never seen any permenant fares before myself which are only valid on the lead operator of a flow.

These do exist between Milton Keynes and London, and possibly eslewhere.

 

[Bletchleyite]

These do exist between Milton Keynes and London, and possibly eslewhere.

These exist because VT used to own the flow. LNR can keep them but can’t add any new ones e.g. Anytimes or a period return.

 

[Merseysider]

@Wallsendmag may have the answer to this.

AFAIK these are temporary fares.

 

[Haywain]

As I recall, the temporary fares could be put in place for 12 weeks, but that period could be renewed a limited number of times.

 

[Wallsendmag]

As I recall, the temporary fares could be put in place for 12 weeks, but that period could be renewed a limited number of times.

Correct, double edged sword really as we put dedicated flows in for 12 weeks , TPE and XC respond by doing the same except their fares are permanent.

 

[ainsworth74]

Correct, double edged sword really as we put dedicated flows in for 12 weeks , TPE and XC respond by doing the same except their fares are permanent.

I mean as a passenger on that bit of route its great news for me and I'm not to fussed if it's a double edged sword for the TOCs

 

[DaiGog]

Lead Operators can price dedicated permanent fares in First Class, but not Standard.

 

[ys123]

Hi All,

I was just flicking through some different fares for comparison and noted that LNER offer walk up LNER only tickets between York and Newcastle which is a flow they price.

I was under the impression that the lead operator couldn't do this?

I've certainly never seen any permenant fares before myself which are only valid on the lead operator of a flow.

Are these permenant fares?

Was mentioned in this thread last week

 

[323235]

Yeh I know , I started this thread.

 

[Haywain]

Yeh I know , I started this thread.

He means the thread he linked to - the word 'this' is actually a link, although it isn't blindingly obvious! However, as it has also been answered in the thread we are now looking at, I'm not sure that linking to another thread was very useful.