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Topic : TRAIN CONCESSION GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE |
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| old_miner |
It is no longer possible to use most rail travel concessions between 4 pm and 6:30 pm Mon. to Fri. I assumed that this was at the instigation of the railway companies. Evidently not. It was a directive from central government. Is this the thin end of the wedge for other travel concessions. |
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| gazzer |
this post has been edited 1 time(s) This applies to all train services in West Yorkshire, and associated routes, between 16:01 and 18:29. Tickets affected Off-peak Day Singles and Return tickets Duo tickets West Yorkshire Adult Bus and Train DayRover* West Yorkshire Family Bus and Train DayRover* West Yorkshire Adult and Concession Train Only DayRovers West Yorkshire Senior ENCTS pass ** West Yorkshire Disabled ENCTS pass (bearer only & with/without companion) ** * Bus travel is not permitted before 0930, but no evening peak restriction applies to bus travel on these tickets. **English National Concessionary Travel Scheme pass-holders, who are currently entitled to half-price, off-peak rail travel will be able to purchase a half-fare Anytime ticket during the evening peak period. |
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| old_miner |
As I understand it you have to be on a train that is timetables before 16:01. I found out that the concession applies to pre 9:30 tickets the expensive way. Being a bit early for the 9:43 Bradford train I paid the higher price as I used the machine before 9:30 Thought there had been a hefty fare rise, until the penny dropped. Not a fortune so put it down to experience. Nice to know it also applies between 4 and 6 30. Still a government rather than local cut. All those missing dodged taxes need to be made up some way. |
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| Spanish Omelette |
Got to be careful if using the Silsden to Leeds train. Return ticket price is either ｣6.50 or a staggering ｣13.00!!!!! Talk about taking the P |
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| gazzer |
quoteGot to be careful if using the Silsden to Leeds train. Return ticket price is either ｣6.50 or a staggering ｣13.00!!!!! Talk about taking the P ｣9 top price..still a rip off |
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| Spanish Omelette |
Was told that if I returned after 4pm the cost would be ｣13 return. I therefore had to make an economical decision and return prior to 4pm (cost ｣6.50 - which is more than enough to pay!). No point wasting hard-earned to give to our local train company! |
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| gazzer |
If you travel both ways in peak time the top fare is ｣9 the cheapest off peak is ｣6-60.I think its because you look like a gentleman who would only travel 1st class they charged you a bit extra |
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| Spanish Omelette |
Very true Gazzer very true!! I think they have a policy of trying to fleece as much out of passengers as possible! |
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| gazzer |
quoteVery true Gazzer very true!! I think they have a policy of trying to fleece as much out of passengers as possible! Well if you have a Waitrose carrier bag what do you expect...I always have a Lidl carrier bag myself!! |
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| robin |
I use the service between lancaster and Blackpool regularly, the 4pm to 6 ish, ban on off peak did not apply last time I used it. So it can't be nationwide. |
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| old_miner |
It is West Yorkshire only and is about London controlling transport subsidies up north. |
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| Raver |
Sorry the facts don't support this anti North argument. Concessions have FREE post 0930 rail travel in Greater Manchester & Merseyside. It's a West Yorkshire Metro issue - who I think are under Labour control? Blame them! |
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| Peter |
From Monday 8 September (2014) off-peak tickets can no longer be used between 16:01 to 18:29 on weekdays. A new agreement between Northern Rail and the Department for Transport means that from Monday 8 September, a range of off-peak tickets can no longer be used on weekday evening peak times. This applies to all train services in West Yorkshire, and associated routes, between 16:01 and 18:29. Tickets affected 桧ff-peak Day Singles and Return tickets 疋uo tickets 標est Yorkshire Adult Bus and Train DayRover* 標est Yorkshire Family Bus and Train DayRover* 標est Yorkshire Adult and Concession Train Only DayRovers 標est Yorkshire Senior ENCTS pass ** 標est Yorkshire Disabled ENCTS pass (bearer only & with/without companion) ** * Bus travel is not permitted before 0930, but no evening peak restriction applies to bus travel on these tickets. **English National Concessionary Travel Scheme pass-holders, who are currently entitled to half-price, off-peak rail travel will be able to purchase a half-fare Anytime ticket during the evening peak period. More information www.wymetro.com/peak-restrictions/ |
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| gazzer |
Northern Rail were asked by the Government to look at their funding streams and they choose to increase peak fares calling not a price rise but a price change. Does not fool anyone. |
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| old_miner |
Yorkshire trampled on by Tory southerners. Nothing new then. |
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| Grandparent |
That will be the case whichever party is in power. The labour lot may wear red ties, but they've blue linings to their jackets. They only know the North exists when they want votes or soldiers. |
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| old_miner |
Buffs Coal East Kent Not all southerners are Tory toffs. |
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