Lost train ticket

Dunks · 24 May 2012 at 21:19

So in short, if you lose your ticket, you're stuffed?

As you cannot get a replacement?

[TW]Fox · 24 May 2012 at 21:23

Dunks said:
So in short, if you lose your ticket, you're stuffed?

As you cannot get a replacement?

Unless its a season ticket.

[TW]Fox · 24 May 2012 at 21:26

NRCOC said:
2. Requirement to hold a ticket
Before you travel you must have a ticket or other authority to travel which is valid for the train(s) you intend to use and for the journey you intend to make,

A credit card receipt or booking confirmation does not class as 'other authority to travel' in this context.

24. Lost, stolen or mislaid tickets
A ticket is your evidence of your right to make a rail journey and it is your responsibility to keep it safe. If you lose or mislay a ticket or it is stolen, it will not be replaced nor will any of the cost be refunded.

Dunks · 24 May 2012 at 21:26

[TW]Fox;21993916 said:
Unless its a season ticket.

I see. Pretty rough going, but then what's stopping someone saying they lost the ticket, getting another, and giving the 'lost' one to a friend.

[TW]Fox · 24 May 2012 at 21:28

Dunks said:
I see. Pretty rough going, but then what's stopping someone saying they lost the ticket, getting another, and giving the 'lost' one to a friend.

Absolutely nothing*, which is why it's dealt with like that

* Though some tickets MUST be used in conjunction with, and are only valid when accompanied by, a seat reservation which you must also hold. This doesn't change the requirement to hold the physical ticket, though.

Amp34 · 24 May 2012 at 21:33

[TW]Fox;21993844 said:
From the station you got on at.

Which basically means the train origin in a lot of cases unless the inspector does regular trips or he is having a good day.

BDEE · 24 May 2012 at 21:45

Proof of purchase means nothing. You can return a ticket, usually minus a £10 fee (this is what we get charged if we return pre-booked tickets on the trainline business booking).

So you could buy, return, print your email and pretend you "lost" the ticket.

You should phone the train company for the train it is booked for and see if there is any chance of a duplicate. Probably not though.

SexyGreyFox · 24 May 2012 at 21:49

I'd chance it but BEWARE OF THE BIG MAN

mejinks · 24 May 2012 at 22:03

Try HERE

Captain · 24 May 2012 at 22:12

I have to ask, how is it Fox, that you know everything about everything?

I see your posts about numerous different topics, yet you seem to know everything about them

[TW]Fox · 24 May 2012 at 22:13

I have subjects which interest me. It's not everything - mostly travel, cars and financial services.

Housey · 24 May 2012 at 22:15

If you booked online via Trainline and still have the confirmation email that should suffice. Get on the train and explain to the inspector and should be ok. I've done it a couple of times but then I don't look like a scrote, izz you a scrote?

[TW]Fox · 24 May 2012 at 22:16

Housey said:
If you booked online via Trainline and still have the confirmation email that should suffice. Get on the train and explain to the inspector and should be ok. I've done it a couple of times but then I don't look like a scrote, izz you a scrote?

It's a real gamble though because technically you can't do that, its really down to how nice the guy is as to whether it works. And he's got 4 different trains as part of his journey...

If it was one train I'd imagine a word in the ear of the train manager before you board would do the trick. But its a more complex journey than that.

Skillmister · 24 May 2012 at 22:20

Just don't look up when they say 'any fares from xx?'

Housey · 24 May 2012 at 22:22

[TW]Fox;21994367 said:
It's a real gamble though because technically you can't do that, its really down to how nice the guy is as to whether it works. And he's got 4 different trains as part of his journey...

If it was one train I'd imagine a word in the ear of the train manager before you board would do the trick. But its a more complex journey than that.

I missed it was 4 different trains.

Dunks · 24 May 2012 at 22:23

Skillmister said:
Just don't look up when they say 'any fares from xx?'

Conductors can be pretty good at spotting new faces

Dannyb01y · 24 May 2012 at 22:35

Option C look again for the ticket if no luck option D ring the ticket office? Failing that and the amount of effort 4 seperate ticket conductors , 4 stations etc I'd probably cough up £60 again. you live and learn!

[FnG]magnolia · 24 May 2012 at 23:05

A guaranteed cost of 60 quid is preferable to the risk of a ticket costing substantially more. Playing the percentages over 4 different parts of the journey is very risky.

[TW]Fox · 24 May 2012 at 23:13

[FnG]magnolia;21994802 said:
A guaranteed cost of 60 quid is preferable to the risk of a ticket costing substantially more. Playing the percentages over 4 different parts of the journey is very risky.

Quite. The Anytime Single he could technically be forced to purchase is £160.

cm1179 · 24 May 2012 at 23:19

in 1996, me and my friend paid over £60 each for a train ticket to derby so we could visit a friend.

the ****** ticket inspector didn't come around on the out or return journey. i have never held them in high regard since.