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bigdaz
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« on: June 27, 2010, 08:52:04 » |
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Please can those people with NFM▸ confirm that this is the cheapest split ticketing:
I hold a network card. I want to travel with my wife on 28th July from Farnborough to Warminster leaving after 10am and returning same day.
My plan is to buy Off-peak day rtn FNB - SAL using network cd (2 @ ^13)
Then buy two Off-peak day rtn Sal - Wmn (2 @ ^5.80)
Making total cost of ^37.60
Many thanks.
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JayMac
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« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2010, 12:48:40 » |
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Farnborough Main - Grateley 2xCDR with Network Railcard = ^14.50 (^7.25ea)
Grateley - Warminster 2x CDR▸ = ^17.40 (^8.70ea)
Total ^31.90
Taking the 1003 from Farnborough Main and changing at Basingstoke (arr 1028, dep 1037) then changing at Salisbury (arr 1118, dep 1141). Arrive Warminster 1200.
Remember on the return journey to pick a Salisbury to Basingstoke service that calls at Grateley!
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Steve Bray
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2010, 20:59:23 » |
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Bignosemac, the minimum Network Card fare of ^13 as suggested by the original post would apply as 28th July is a midweek.
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JayMac
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2010, 21:21:56 » |
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Ooops.  Sorry bigdaz, SB▸ is indeed right. Kinda tripped myself up by just putting 'RAILCARD' in the 'Discount' box in NFM06. Looks like your original prices are indeed the best deal. One for me to remember, as NFM▸ program gives blanket 34% deduction even if you specify 'NETWORK RAILCARD' and a weekday date. Humblest apologies, bignosemac. |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2010, 21:58:44 » |
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Hmm. Thanks, bignosemac.  This is surely yet another example of what an extensive minefield the rail fares system is, even for a comparative expert using the NFM▸ - never mind the occasional traveller with no idea of what they should be asking for? |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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JayMac
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« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2010, 22:03:05 » |
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Been a while since I've tripped up. In my defence I have been celebrating England's fantastic victory over an old enemy.
at cricket
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« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2010, 23:11:34 » |
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Hmm. Thanks, bignosemac. This is surely yet another example of what an extensive minefield the rail fares system is, even for a comparative expert using the NFM▸ - never mind the occasional traveller with no idea of what they should be asking for? Maybe railcards should just be scrapped, simpler then  |
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Chris from Nailsea
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« Reply #7 on: June 28, 2010, 00:53:50 » |
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Wouldn't that make it a rather more ' expensive' minefield, rather than just an ' extensive' one?    C.  |
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William Huskisson MP▸ was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830. Many more have died in the same way since then. Don't take a chance: stop, look, listen.
"Level crossings are safe, unless they are used in an unsafe manner." Discuss.
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« Reply #8 on: June 28, 2010, 06:11:12 » |
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Sorry bigdaz, SB▸ is indeed right. Kinda tripped myself up by just putting 'RAILCARD' in the 'Discount' box in NFM06.
Thank you, bignosemac - I hadn't figured out what the 'Discount' box was for. In my defence, the 'help' instructions are best described as minimal! Typing * in so as to get the complete list (why isn't this a drop-down list?) is amazing. I counted 132 separate discounts, some of which are very obscure. |
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Brucey
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« Reply #9 on: June 28, 2010, 07:36:20 » |
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This is surely yet another example of what an extensive minefield the rail fares system is, even for a comparative expert using the NFM▸ - never mind the occasional traveller with no idea of what they should be asking for?
Very true, especially as the restrictions vary on different railcards. Network has a minimum fare weekdays, except public holidays. 16-25 has min fare weekdays before 10am, except public holidays and July/August. Senior doesn't have min fares (as far as I know). |
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Ollie
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2010, 09:30:05 » |
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This is surely yet another example of what an extensive minefield the rail fares system is, even for a comparative expert using the NFM▸ - never mind the occasional traveller with no idea of what they should be asking for?
Very true, especially as the restrictions vary on different railcards. Network has a minimum fare weekdays, except public holidays. 16-25 has min fare weekdays before 10am, except public holidays and July/August. Senior doesn't have min fares (as far as I know). Senior has restrictions though, the main one being that they can't use it in the morning peak if the journey is solely within the Network South East area. |
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JayMac
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« Reply #11 on: June 28, 2010, 17:21:20 » |
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I've obviously become used to my DSB discount, which offers 34% across the board, no minimum fares, no peak restrictions, no NSE▸ restrictions.....
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« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2010, 17:40:54 » |
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One for me to remember, as NFM▸ program gives blanket 34% deduction even if you specify 'NETWORK RAILCARD' and a weekday date. It does state "Minimum Fare:^ 13.00" when you look at the details of the selected fare however in fairness, it doesn't state what this means or when it should be applied. |
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« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2010, 17:47:47 » |
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I've obviously become used to my DSB discount, which offers 34% across the board, no minimum fares, no peak restrictions, no NSE▸ restrictions.....
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JayMac
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« Reply #14 on: June 28, 2010, 18:04:07 » |
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<slaps own wrist for using abbreviation without explanation>
Shortcode for Disabled Persons Railcard used on National Fares Manual program.
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