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  1. Haywain

    Avanti west coast - change collection method after internet purchase

    That’s becoming rarer now. In general, it means you need a physical card (not the physical card) but many machines do not require that at all now. There remain, however, a small number of retailers who do insist on ‘same card collection’ such as LNER, but if using those you can avoid that by...
  2. Haywain

    Cashless bus services.

    If you are visiting another country it really is your own duty to ensure that you have the means of paying for goods and services. And in terms of public transport it really isn’t a secret, and shouldn’t come as a surprise to a visitor, that London buses don’t take cash.
  3. Haywain

    Caledonian Sleeper Missing Carriage

    I wouldn't, I'd just submit a claim for the full delay. I don't think they can take a goodwill gesture into account and pay less for DR.
  4. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    Only if the west curve at Brocklesby (?) has been removed. 1744791852 Is Bletchley P5 a terminal platform, or just one where trains terminate?
  5. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    Isn't a double reversal required at Buxton to access the Peak Forest line?
  6. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    Good point - brain fade! OK, Westbury - Swindon - Reading West - Basingstoke.
  7. Haywain

    Merseyrail Flexi tickets

    An appeal should be based on whether the Penalty Fare was correctly issued. You didn't present a valid ticket which is an appropriate reason for issuing one. There may be other grounds for appeal which might come to light if you post a copy of the Notice here.
  8. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    How about Yeovil - Westbury - Salisbury - Romsey - Eastleigh?
  9. Haywain

    Forged Railcard (SWR)

    All you can really do now is what to see how they respond to you, but your letter contains all the right elements.
  10. Haywain

    Lost railcard at the time of travel - chances of re-appeal success?

    They would have you check the railcard before you travel so that you don't travel without one. None at all - you didn't have a railcard so your ticket wasn't valid. Ignore, misread above statement. When did this happen, and were you issued with a Penalty Fare Notice? If you were you would have...
  11. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    Wick looks like it would be around 650 miles round trip!
  12. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    That's not without reversing then, is it. 1744731576 I'll add Cardiff Bay and Marlow.
  13. Haywain

    Pre Booked Assistance Issue - what should I do/Should I Complain?

    On this point, I am not surprised they won't give you the phone number - it isn't intended for public use and once it's given to one person it can easily spread and become a nuisance for the staff. The Mobility and Inclusion Team, if they are the ones that handle your bookings, should always be...
  14. Haywain

    Upgrading from Standard to First

    I think there are cases of non-commercial guards working services which convey first class accommodation when working as cover guards or rest day working.
  15. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    Further to that is the doubly impossible, with Pickering on the NYMR being an example.
  16. Haywain

    Trivia: shortest path to reverse a train from a terminus platform

    That wouldn't be necessary. Out and back via the Highland main line would do it. 1744719529 It could be done at Bristol, excluding Westbury. 1744719737 From Pwllheli, you'd need to go most of the way to Birmingham and back.
  17. Haywain

    Longest platform- platform interchange

    A Parliamentary service is generally regarded as something that runs an extremely limited service just to keep a line legally open. Examples are the once a week, one way service between Stalybridge and Stockport, and the service from West Ealing to West Ruislip which is actually a once a week...
  18. Haywain

    I've received a court letter for fare evasion.

    Get the money paid and they will withdraw the case (or offer no evidence, which is much the same).
  19. Haywain

    Longest platform- platform interchange

    It is far too frequent to be considered a parliamentary service.
  20. Haywain

    Station pubs (part two?)

    Closes at 6pm on Sundays, and I've noted it closes earlier if it's quiet (which I fully understand).

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