Techniquest
Veteran Member
I too noticed that break of journey is not permitted on an e-ticket, again this is buying through the GWR app as I want my Nectar points. Otherwise I'd look for a more reliable app.
Last week I had around 45 minutes at Newport, and with a dire need of caffeine I obviously used this time wisely to go to a coffee shop and get a coffee. If I hadn't rushed out of the house so much, I'd have taken coffee with me but oh well. The barrier didn't like my e-ticket when going out or coming back in.
Later on, on another e-ticket, I had need to go through the barriers at Oxford on the way back from Bicester Village. The latter had no issue reading my e-ticket whatsoever, by the way. So it was another break of journey, and to my surprise the barriers opened just fine. Even more so, I had no issue coming back in either. Same for the break of journey before that actually during the lengthy connection at Didcot Parkway, no issue whatsoever.
Why the GWR e-tickets specify no break of journey I have no idea. Clearly it's not an actual issue, since that hasn't become a new rule nationwide, so I'm confused as to why they seem to think it's not allowed on an e-ticket.
Overall though, I do love the e-ticket option. Much quicker than using a TVM and I can buy tickets in the comfort of the armchair before leaving the house. Which is just brilliant, it must be said. Not so handy if I have to make a journey with the bike, but that's an entirely different matter!
Last week I had around 45 minutes at Newport, and with a dire need of caffeine I obviously used this time wisely to go to a coffee shop and get a coffee. If I hadn't rushed out of the house so much, I'd have taken coffee with me but oh well. The barrier didn't like my e-ticket when going out or coming back in.
Later on, on another e-ticket, I had need to go through the barriers at Oxford on the way back from Bicester Village. The latter had no issue reading my e-ticket whatsoever, by the way. So it was another break of journey, and to my surprise the barriers opened just fine. Even more so, I had no issue coming back in either. Same for the break of journey before that actually during the lengthy connection at Didcot Parkway, no issue whatsoever.
Why the GWR e-tickets specify no break of journey I have no idea. Clearly it's not an actual issue, since that hasn't become a new rule nationwide, so I'm confused as to why they seem to think it's not allowed on an e-ticket.
Overall though, I do love the e-ticket option. Much quicker than using a TVM and I can buy tickets in the comfort of the armchair before leaving the house. Which is just brilliant, it must be said. Not so handy if I have to make a journey with the bike, but that's an entirely different matter!