(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.
(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...
(09 Mar 2015, 8:05 pm)leestransportphotos wrote A Nexus CAT is only valid between NCL and S'land not MetroCentre
(09 Mar 2015, 8:07 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Thanks, aureolin.
I just generally doing 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.
(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.
(09 Mar 2015, 8:09 pm)aureolin wrote Not according to the National Rail Enquiries website: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fare...d3e52.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
(10 Mar 2015, 5:06 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote 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!
(10 Mar 2015, 4:33 pm)leestransportphotos wrote Well according to Nexus and Northern Rail it isn't any more.....
(10 Mar 2015, 5:06 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote 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!
(10 Mar 2015, 5:09 pm)Robert wrote So that must have been what Lee had as opposed to a £1.10 CAT as he said.
(10 Mar 2015, 5:09 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote Thank you, captain obvious.
(10 Mar 2015, 5:12 pm)aureolin wrote If in doubt, spend over 8x more than you may need to?
(10 Mar 2015, 5:13 pm)MarcTheA4 wrote They need to have this firmly nailed down if you ask me. No good having some train staff saying this then on the next journey the complete opposite due to the confusion of having so many tickets valid from so many places to another.