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FISHERMANFRED
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« on: June 05, 2008, 02:36:45 PM »
When we got off our train (departed Basingstoke 1737) last night, there was 3 ticket inspectors at the end of the platform asking to check our tickets. Never come across this before, does any one know why? Also did they check all / some or just our train?
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2008, 03:15:11 PM »
Ticket checks by revenue protection inspectors are generally random, and check all tickets for any irregularity.

It was just that train's turn to be checked!
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2008, 09:04:41 PM »
Well, if my ticket for my homeward journey were ever to be checked (by ANYONE!) it would indeed be a cause for gossip?  I can't remember the last time it actually happened!

I look forward to seeing 3 RPIs at Nailsea & Backwell tomorrow evening, now I've posted this!  Wink Cheesy Grin
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2008, 11:42:33 PM »
As per Tom, revenue protection teams like to block certain platforms now and then. Platforms 4a and b are popular to block Cheesy
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