tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post5319009740362801539..comments2024-03-25T22:17:35.616+00:00Comments on Public Transport Experience: Good News for Rail Passengers?fatbusblokehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-46303123331670619522014-10-30T10:39:33.109+00:002014-10-30T10:39:33.109+00:00Encouraging people to book return journeys as two ...Encouraging people to book return journeys as two transactions is just crazy as you have shown.<br /><br />Our splt ticketing site - trainsplit.com - is still an early iteration but it is designed to help the average traveller take advantage of the existing anomalies.<br /><br />You've only got til the end of tomorrow to respond but there is an ORR Retailing Review going on where you could submit your ideas about a "rethink".Mike Richardsonhttp://www.raileasy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-16200094200726419392014-10-20T09:03:32.232+01:002014-10-20T09:03:32.232+01:00I should clarify that splitting the above journey ...I should clarify that splitting the above journey at Cheltenham saves money in any event compared to the purchase of a "through" ticket - in this case overall saving £10.95.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-46614483511490358052014-10-20T08:47:24.749+01:002014-10-20T08:47:24.749+01:00I fully agree with your analysis. However there ar...I fully agree with your analysis. However there are many people who have little understanding (or interest!) in the intricacies of public transport options - and The Trainline is able to take advantage of that by creating awareness of its offering. Just to extend/complicate your observations, it is sometimes cheaper to take advantage of Rover tickets. For example - travelling from Manchester to Truro I book an off peak return to Cheltenham then a Freedom of the South West 3 in 7 ticket which with a railcard is £3.45 cheaper than a return and effectively offers a free days travel whilst down there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com