Sorry if this has been discussed before but I am confused by the morning peak timings and I wonder if one of the experts on here can explain.
I first noticed it last month when I needed to take the 0440 from East Croydon to St. Pancras to steward a railtour from Euston. I checked both NRE and the TFL fare finder. I noticed NRE offered only anytime fare and did not offer any discount for a Senior railcard. TFL say the peak starts at 0630 and hence offers my railcard discount (loaded on my Oyster) before then.
Same thing next week Hayes & Harlington to Paddington 0515 £2.05 Oyster but £6.60 via NRE and also SWR (chosen at random).
Forgetting the price difference as I would expect Oyster to be cheaper when does the morning peak start?
I first noticed it last month when I needed to take the 0440 from East Croydon to St. Pancras to steward a railtour from Euston. I checked both NRE and the TFL fare finder. I noticed NRE offered only anytime fare and did not offer any discount for a Senior railcard. TFL say the peak starts at 0630 and hence offers my railcard discount (loaded on my Oyster) before then.
Same thing next week Hayes & Harlington to Paddington 0515 £2.05 Oyster but £6.60 via NRE and also SWR (chosen at random).
Forgetting the price difference as I would expect Oyster to be cheaper when does the morning peak start?