Why does the TPE app have Metrolink stations on it?

[ys123]

When searching stations on the TPE app it brings up Metrolink stations aswell. But no fares/timetable data/live times for them. So what are they there for?

Thanks

 

[Starmill]

Through fares used to exist to each Metrolink stop. I think they may have been withdrawn.

Fares are still available from stations within Greater Manchester. These have moved over from the old system of lettered clusters to the new Metrolink zonal system.

 

[Starmill]

Through fares used to exist to each Metrolink stop. I think they may have been withdrawn.

Fares are still available from stations within Greater Manchester. These have moved over from the old system of lettered clusters to the new Metrolink zonal system.

Oh no they haven't been withdrawn. They just use different location codes to the ones from within Greater Manchester, prefixed with GM. Useful. You are still barred from getting any discount with these fares too which is totally crazy.

 

[WatcherZero]

Well what do you expect, why should Metrolink sacrifice revenue to the rail operator for a rail discount card?

 

[sheff1]

Well what do you expect, why should Metrolink sacrifice revenue to the rail operator for a rail discount card?

The sort of passenger unfriendly response one would expect from Metrolink. In contrast, all other tram operators in the UK happily accept railcard discounted tickets.

 

[WatcherZero]

They don't just do it blindly, LU for instance sets a minimum fare for railcard validity that is higher than the most expensive Metrolink fare (£8.30 for travel within LU Zones 1-6 and £18.30 when travelling into London from outside zones 1-9). Show me any local operator outside of LU where you can just buy a through ticket to one of their stops on the majority of rail ticket websites. And Metrolink already offer some discounts for people that would be elligibile for rail cards like free OAP travel after 9.30, half price for 16-18 year olds, child fares for 16-19 year olds if still in education, etc... as well as their free tram travel in city centre.

 

[gnolife]

The sort of passenger unfriendly response one would expect from Metrolink. In contrast, all other tram operators in the UK happily accept railcard discounted tickets.

Which other trams accept rail tickets at all?

 

[_toommm_]

Which other trams accept rail tickets at all?

Sheffield Supertram accepts PlusBus which can take advantage of railcard discounts.

 

[sheff1]

Which other trams accept rail tickets at all?

As I said, all other tram operators in the UK accept railcard discounted tickets.

 

[transmanche]

Show me any local operator outside of LU where you can just buy a through ticket to one of their stops on the majority of rail ticket websites.

Tyne & Wear Metro. You can buy through tickets to named stations on part of the Sunderland route. And not just to those stations transferred from NR to Metro (East Boldon, Brockley Whins and Seaburn) but the new stations on that section too (Fellgate - FEG, Stadium of Light - STI, and St. Peters - STZ).

You can also buy through tickets to Metro's Airport station (APN)

 

[WatcherZero]

The fares are only for T&W stations that heavy Rail services pass through though aren't they and with the exception of the airport you cant get them to other stations on the line that rail services don't e.g. Callerton Parkway the first stop after the airport.

 

[_toommm_]

Which other trams accept rail tickets at all?

Edinburgh Trams have tickets through to the Airport aswell.

 

[scrapy]

To be fair Metrolink do accept some Railcard discounted tickets.

 

[transmanche]

The fares are only for T&W stations that heavy Rail services pass through though aren't they and with the exception of the airport you cant get them to other stations on the line that rail services don't e.g. Callerton Parkway the first stop after the airport.

For the other stations, there are fares to various Metro zones. But I don't think you'll find those available to purchase from online retailers.

Bit for the stations I listed above, yes, tickets can be bought from online retailers.