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Last night, I was mugged

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts

By the train companies.

Due to the protesters on the M25, I missed the 1226 train from Canterbury to London and then on to Newark, The pre booked ticket cost £45.75.

The train companies wouldn't alter my ticket or refund it so had to buy a new one, this one, for the same journey cost me £120,

I feel like i've been mugged

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By *illbe9999Man
over a year ago

Holmfirth


"By the train companies.

Due to the protesters on the M25, I missed the 1226 train from Canterbury to London and then on to Newark, The pre booked ticket cost £45.75.

The train companies wouldn't alter my ticket or refund it so had to buy a new one, this one, for the same journey cost me £120,

I feel like i've been mugged"

Ouch. Feeling your pain

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By *LiamMan
over a year ago

Midlands

Them protesters are really doning some good

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By *urls and DressesWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere near here

And they want us to use public transport more!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In that situation I'd say you've been mugged by the protesters.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"In that situation I'd say you've been mugged by the protesters."

Same

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I'd day that's as much on the train companies as the protesters.

The gulf between pre-booked fares and what they class as 'standard' just shows that it's all about profit over service.

Same journey. Same overheads.

If none of the seats had been pre-booked the cost to the company would be the same and they wouldn't be allowed to not run.

Look at Europe. Train travel is significantly cheaper and often subsidised to encourage its use. Definitely something that should never have been privatised.

A

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"By the train companies.

Due to the protesters on the M25, I missed the 1226 train from Canterbury to London and then on to Newark, The pre booked ticket cost £45.75.

The train companies wouldn't alter my ticket or refund it so had to buy a new one, this one, for the same journey cost me £120,

I feel like i've been mugged"

I'd feel the same.

We know ( or should know ) the rules before we travel. Try looking on the bright side, you got to where you wanted to go and you had the facility to pay.

I could punch a protester for you ? Just tip me the wink.

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By *ichaelangela OP   Couple
over a year ago

notts


"By the train companies.

Due to the protesters on the M25, I missed the 1226 train from Canterbury to London and then on to Newark, The pre booked ticket cost £45.75.

The train companies wouldn't alter my ticket or refund it so had to buy a new one, this one, for the same journey cost me £120,

I feel like i've been mugged

I'd feel the same.

We know ( or should know ) the rules before we travel. Try looking on the bright side, you got to where you wanted to go and you had the facility to pay.

I could punch a protester for you ? Just tip me the wink. "

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Right...... that's my mission sorted for the day ....

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Public transport should be run for the public good and not private profiteering.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Public transport should be run for the public good and not private profiteering. "

As should any essential service.

Transport, utilities, health care, education, council services.....

Funny how they all used to be.

And yes, many weren't efficient and needed updating and investment. But that investment should have been government funded and 'profits' used for improvements to services and decent wages, rather than making people who will probably never use those services rich via shares and dividends.

A

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd day that's as much on the train companies as the protesters.

The gulf between pre-booked fares and what they class as 'standard' just shows that it's all about profit over service.

Same journey. Same overheads.

If none of the seats had been pre-booked the cost to the company would be the same and they wouldn't be allowed to not run.

Look at Europe. Train travel is significantly cheaper and often subsidised to encourage its use. Definitely something that should never have been privatised.

A"

Its a myth that rail travel in Europe is much cheaper than in UK. Pre booked fares are generally cheaper here than other countries while travel on the day is more expensive. The Seat61 website has good price comparisons. The quality of rail travel now is far better than under British Rail.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"I'd day that's as much on the train companies as the protesters.

The gulf between pre-booked fares and what they class as 'standard' just shows that it's all about profit over service.

Same journey. Same overheads.

If none of the seats had been pre-booked the cost to the company would be the same and they wouldn't be allowed to not run.

Look at Europe. Train travel is significantly cheaper and often subsidised to encourage its use. Definitely something that should never have been privatised.

A

Its a myth that rail travel in Europe is much cheaper than in UK. Pre booked fares are generally cheaper here than other countries while travel on the day is more expensive. The Seat61 website has good price comparisons. The quality of rail travel now is far better than under British Rail."

Standard fares are much cheaper. Forget pre-booked.

People shouldn't have to plan weeks in advance in order for rail travel to be cost effective.

Services are barely any more efficient under private ownership at inflated prices than they were under public. But profits for shareholders are much higher......

A

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Somebody voted for this fractured system, of multiple companies allegedly competing, whilst receiving tax payer handouts, with very light touch regulation. Much of the money flows overseas, improving transport in other countries, not here. The country was and still is being mugged for £billions.

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

You were mugged £120 for any ticket is daylight robbery but the protesters are at fault in delaying you using your much more reasonably priced ticket, same would apply to airline tickets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I'd day that's as much on the train companies as the protesters.

The gulf between pre-booked fares and what they class as 'standard' just shows that it's all about profit over service.

Same journey. Same overheads.

If none of the seats had been pre-booked the cost to the company would be the same and they wouldn't be allowed to not run.

Look at Europe. Train travel is significantly cheaper and often subsidised to encourage its use. Definitely something that should never have been privatised.

A

Its a myth that rail travel in Europe is much cheaper than in UK. Pre booked fares are generally cheaper here than other countries while travel on the day is more expensive. The Seat61 website has good price comparisons. The quality of rail travel now is far better than under British Rail.

Standard fares are much cheaper. Forget pre-booked.

People shouldn't have to plan weeks in advance in order for rail travel to be cost effective.

Services are barely any more efficient under private ownership at inflated prices than they were under public. But profits for shareholders are much higher......

A"

Yes, ignore the cheapest tickets and pay 5 times as much on the day.

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"I'd day that's as much on the train companies as the protesters.

The gulf between pre-booked fares and what they class as 'standard' just shows that it's all about profit over service.

Same journey. Same overheads.

If none of the seats had been pre-booked the cost to the company would be the same and they wouldn't be allowed to not run.

Look at Europe. Train travel is significantly cheaper and often subsidised to encourage its use. Definitely something that should never have been privatised.

A

Its a myth that rail travel in Europe is much cheaper than in UK. Pre booked fares are generally cheaper here than other countries while travel on the day is more expensive. The Seat61 website has good price comparisons. The quality of rail travel now is far better than under British Rail.

Standard fares are much cheaper. Forget pre-booked.

People shouldn't have to plan weeks in advance in order for rail travel to be cost effective.

Services are barely any more efficient under private ownership at inflated prices than they were under public. But profits for shareholders are much higher......

A"

What baffles me is the split ticket option.

Same journey, same train, same seat, same time.

Split the ticket, never leave the comfort of your seat but its tens of quids cheaper.

WTF is that all about?

Winston

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"I'd day that's as much on the train companies as the protesters.

The gulf between pre-booked fares and what they class as 'standard' just shows that it's all about profit over service.

Same journey. Same overheads.

If none of the seats had been pre-booked the cost to the company would be the same and they wouldn't be allowed to not run.

Look at Europe. Train travel is significantly cheaper and often subsidised to encourage its use. Definitely something that should never have been privatised.

A

Its a myth that rail travel in Europe is much cheaper than in UK. Pre booked fares are generally cheaper here than other countries while travel on the day is more expensive. The Seat61 website has good price comparisons. The quality of rail travel now is far better than under British Rail.

Standard fares are much cheaper. Forget pre-booked.

People shouldn't have to plan weeks in advance in order for rail travel to be cost effective.

Services are barely any more efficient under private ownership at inflated prices than they were under public. But profits for shareholders are much higher......

A

Yes, ignore the cheapest tickets and pay 5 times as much on the day. "

If you need to travel last minute that's what you have to do.

The gulf between pre-booked and on the day is ridiculous.

A

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