Article in The guardian extolling Delay repay

eXPassenger

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Article in The guardian extolling Delay repay

« on: October 24, 2024, 17:54:42 »

Adrian Chiles describes his love of Delay Repay and the hope of determining if a late train will breach 15 or 30 minutes.

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/oct/24/thanks-to-this-unsung-magic-compensation-scheme-i-now-relish-a-delayed-train

He considers that the payment system is the most efficient part of UK^▸ railways and is surprised that so many trains are 29 minutes late.


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Re: Srticle in The guardian extolling Felay repay

« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2024, 20:15:52 »

I love how your thread title is in the spirit of the Grauniad Cheesy


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Re: Article in The guardian extolling Delay repay

« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2024, 22:14:39 »

Quote from: eXPassenger on October 24, 2024, 17:54:42

Apologies I have corrected it.


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Re: Srticle in The guardian extolling Felay repay

« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2024, 10:58:18 »

Quote from: Oxonhutch on October 24, 2024, 20:15:52

I love how your thread title is in the spirit of the Grauniad Cheesy

So true... and British Rail sandwiches; have you noticed how they're always stale..?


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Re: Article in The guardian extolling Delay repay

« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2024, 11:03:13 »

Yes, a trope. They were never lucky enough to experience the bacon sandwiches as served from the buffets on the lines between London and the South coast.

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