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RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Dan - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 7:45 pm)Tommy_1581 wrote I thought it was £1.20?£1.10 - all bus operations in Tyne & Wear, and also covers Metro and Ferry. Additionally covers Northern Rail trains Sunderland - Blaydon. RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Davie - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 7:50 pm)Dan wrote £1.10 - all bus operations in Tyne & Wear, and also covers Metro and Ferry. Additionally covers Northern Rail trains Sunderland - Blaydon. Lee got told you can't use the, on Northern Rail services RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 7:57 pm)Davie wrote Lee got told you can't use the, on Northern Rail services Challenge it. I've been told I can't use a Day Rover several times, but you clearly can. I believe you can buy both tickets on Northern Rail from the conductor? Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 09 Mar 2015 All of this uncertainty regarding Explorers on rail travel is what really puts me off using the train to add a bit of spice to my reviews. RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:03 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote All of this uncertainty regarding Explorers on rail travel is what really puts me off using the train to add a bit of spice to my reviews. Don't let it put you off, and don't be afraid to challenge it. I've just pointed out that I'd be happy to browse to the Nexus website, and show where it says it's valid, and there's nowt more said on the matter... RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - LeeCalder - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 7:42 pm)aureolin wrote Isn't the £1.10 CAT valid on the Northern Rail service? I'd thought the validity was the same as a Day Rover? A Nexus CAT is only valid between NCL and S'land not MetroCentre Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:04 pm)aureolin wrote Don't let it put you off, and don't be afraid to challenge it. I've just pointed out that I'd be happy to browse to the Nexus website, and show where it says it's valid, and there's nowt more said on the matter... Thanks, aureolin. ![]() I just generally don't like to challenge things. Despite desperately wanting to challenge authority at school where it has been abused, I can never bring myself to do it. RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:05 pm)leestransportphotos wrote A Nexus CAT is only valid between NCL and S'land not MetroCentre Well I've used it from Metrocentre many times... RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:05 pm)leestransportphotos wrote A Nexus CAT is only valid between NCL and S'land not MetroCentre Not according to the National Rail Enquiries website: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/prc40d89df4d450aad92148949bd3e52.aspx You'll need to show your Under 16 Card to buy a U16 CAT, so download your application form now. Valid on Northern Rail services only between Blaydon and Sunderland RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Adrian - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:07 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Thanks, aureolin. I'll probably be doing the trip on Saturday (with a Day Rover - yes I'm actually going to do a day out!). Feel free to give me a shout if you're bothered about getting a bit grief by using one, but I can assure you that it's unlikely you will! ![]() Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:11 pm)aureolin wrote I'll probably be doing the trip on Saturday (with a Day Rover - yes I'm actually going to do a day out!). Feel free to give me a shout if you're bothered about getting a bit grief by using one, but I can assure you that it's unlikely you will! I'll be sure to. ![]() RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Dan - 09 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:11 pm)aureolin wrote I'll probably be doing the trip on Saturday (with a Day Rover - yes I'm actually going to do a day out!). Feel free to give me a shout if you're bothered about getting a bit grief by using one, but I can assure you that it's unlikely you will!Can't recall having ever had grief off NR staff for using a £1.10 Nexus CAT to the Metrocentre. Have seen a Day Rover or Explorer being issued before on a train, too. RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - omnicity4659 - 10 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:14 pm)Dan wrote Can't recall having ever had grief off NR staff for using a £1.10 Nexus CAT to the Metrocentre. I've seen people use orange-stock Explorers on buses too... RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - LeeCalder - 10 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:09 pm)Tom wrote Well I've used it from Metrocentre many times... Well according to Nexus and Northern Rail it isn't any more..... RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - LeeCalder - 10 Mar 2015 (09 Mar 2015, 8:09 pm)aureolin wrote Not according to the National Rail Enquiries website: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/prc40d89df4d450aad92148949bd3e52.aspx It's not anymore Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 10 Mar 2015 I've sent off an enquiry! ![]() RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - S813 FVK - 10 Mar 2015 (10 Mar 2015, 4:59 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote I've sent off an enquiry! Haha so have i. Did it through Lisa though, same for you? ![]() RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - Tom - 10 Mar 2015 I can assure you they are valid from Sunderland-Blaydon. Why would they change it? RE: Bus Related Outings and Reviews - S813 FVK - 10 Mar 2015 (10 Mar 2015, 5:01 pm)Robert wrote Haha so have i. Did it through Lisa though, same for you? Who is absolutely useless... Bus Related Outings and Reviews - R852 PRG - 10 Mar 2015 Northern Rail saying I would need a £1.20 Child Metro DaySaver...Network Rail saying they are valid anyway. Who is right? There's only one way to find out...FIGHT! |