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« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2011, 23:57:43 »
My first day back in the office is the 3rd.. I'll be buying a ticket in advance of this  Smiley
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« Reply #16 on: December 30, 2011, 00:04:36 »
If it's a Season you are buying Jo then it may well make sense buying it dated from, at the latest, Jan 1st.

You will then get it at the pre- RPI▸ (Revenue Protection Inspector, or Retail Price Index, depending on context)+1% fares rise that kicks in on Jan 2nd.

You just need to weigh up (get the calculator out!) whether 1 or 2 days less validity on that Season still represents a saving versus the increased prices valid from Jan 2nd.
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« Reply #17 on: December 30, 2011, 00:07:01 »
Quote from: bignosemac on December 30, 2011, 00:04:36
You just need to weigh up (get the calculator out!) whether 1 or 2 days less validity on that Season still represents a saving versus the increased prices valid from Jan 2nd.

(Cough).  I believe Jo has a maths degree ... ?  Tongue
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« Reply #18 on: December 30, 2011, 00:14:58 »
Ha Ha..

I think it depends on whether it's a weekly or monthly season ticket to decide if it's worth doing ...I will investigate...

As for the calculator.. once you get to my age it's best not to rely on the brain (regardeless of degree  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes)
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« Reply #19 on: December 30, 2011, 00:24:23 »
Quote from: johoare on December 30, 2011, 00:14:58
As for the calculator.. once you get to my age it's best not to rely on the brain (regardeless of degree  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes)

Or apparently, failing to rely on spell check....  Tongue Wink Grin

Really sorry Jo. I was momentarily possessed by TerminalJunkie....  Lips sealed
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« Reply #20 on: December 30, 2011, 00:26:41 »
Quote from: bignosemac on December 30, 2011, 00:24:23
Quote from: johoare on December 30, 2011, 00:14:58
As for the calculator.. once you get to my age it's best not to rely on the brain (regardeless of degree  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes)

Or apparently, spell check....  Tongue Wink Grin

Really sorry Jo. I was momentarily possessed by TerminalJunkie....  Lips sealed



Ha ha..in my defence I was typing very fast :-)
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« Reply #21 on: December 30, 2011, 00:27:46 »
Hmm.  I'm almost inclined to move this topic to 'the lighter side' in view of the general tone ...  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #22 on: December 30, 2011, 01:10:04 »
Is there any information about this (potential) "protest"? I've tried signing up for more information; I am amazed AB1 2CD is validated as a postcode.

Anyway, any information will be greatly received, I am travelling through Paddington, Waterloo and St. Pancras (Intl) on the 3rd. Sad
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« Reply #23 on: December 30, 2011, 01:24:02 »
I think I'll sign up as well, I can't be delayed by any scrums For the purpose of this, do you mind EBrown if I take up residence with you at AB1 2CD? Grin Tongue

Why do they even want a postcode? So the DM▸ (Dilton Marsh) can produce a shocking map showing the location of "frustrated commuters"?

PS: Has anyone ordered the "materials". Will it be fares strike tickets? Tempted to order as it's free... (money coming from...?)
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« Reply #24 on: December 30, 2011, 01:37:11 »
You can come and live with me! Smiley

I was tempted to see what these materials are but I would rather not give my actual name and address to them. (I don't even know who them is!)
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« Reply #25 on: December 30, 2011, 06:54:53 »
They won't. Not sufficient time to get up a hed of steam.

As I said, its been trailed as a IM/Twitter/email campaign, and I don't expect that to change at this late stage.
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« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2011, 08:48:45 »
Quote from: EBrown on December 30, 2011, 01:37:11
(I don't even know who them is!)

It's not that hard to find:
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Registrant ID:MNTAB65359048
Registrant Name:Ellie Harrison
Registrant Organization:bringbackbritishrail.org
Registrant Street1:Flat 2
Registrant Street2:
Registrant Street3:
Registrant City:Glasgow
Registrant State/Province:Lanarkshire
Registrant Postal Code:G20 6NH
Registrant Country:GB▸ (Great Britain)
Registrant Phone:+44.7929565855
Registrant Phone Ext.:
Registrant FAX:
Registrant FAX Ext.:
Registrant Email:info@bringbackbritishrail.org

I'm not sure why they bothered to hide the street name, as according to http://www.bringbackbritishrail.org/support-us/, it's 41 Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow.
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« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2011, 09:31:58 »
Quote from: EBrown on December 30, 2011, 01:10:04
Is there any information about this (potential) "protest"?

From - http://www.bettertransport.org.uk/media/30-dec-european-fares-rises

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Campaign for Better Transport is taking part in a day of commuter action on January 3 when people will be tweeting, texting or calling George Osbourne to show their anger at fare rises. To take part go to www.farefail.org
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« Reply #28 on: December 30, 2011, 19:01:14 »
Quote from: TerminalJunkie on December 30, 2011, 08:48:45
It's not that hard to find:
Erm, yes, I'm not stupid, I am studying Computer Science Smiley. Thanks anyway; I am more concerned at the fact there is no Data Protection Statement, no clear structure etc.

Sorry ChrisB, missed that. If it's just an e-campaign, that doesn't really bother me. Thank-you.
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« Reply #29 on: December 31, 2011, 09:19:12 »
I've niw read that there's a press call at St Pancras, so I guess something is being arranged there.
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