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Stratford to Canary Wharf (EL) – An unusual overcharge

07/03/2025

Ten days ago, forum user ‘colcestrian’ enquired why he was being charged 20p more than the fare finder suggested when travelling between Stratford and Canary Wharf via Whitechapel on the…

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ravenik45 18/03/2025 at 10:38 on Reading to Zone 1 – Thousands Overcharged in Fares BlunderI submitted some claims to TfL and gave this link to them as well as explaining why I was overcharged.
Lee 15/03/2025 at 10:55 on Kentish Town Underground to re-open on MondayI have been overcharged many times changing between the Northern line and Thameslink (daily commute). I have obtained refunds previously
etr221 08/03/2025 at 23:22 on Stratford to Canary Wharf (EL) – An unusual overchargeThe thing that intrigues me about this issue is that is dependent on the use of the platform validators, rather
Alfred Pan 06/03/2025 at 20:37 on Peak, Off-peak and CapsHi Mike, A quick question on something I believe should be included on this page (or the travelcard page?) I
Mike 22/02/2025 at 02:16 on 47 New StationsThanks for the post, John. I don't know why, though it would appear that someone in SWR doesn't realise the
JOHN O'FLAHERTY 21/02/2025 at 12:14 on 47 New StationsJust looking at a journey from Windsor & Eton Riverside to Hammersmith LU (District) and it's coming up with an
John Saynor 08/02/2025 at 15:01 on Southeastern Cap ConfusionMike - That's a very good point - I see that travelecard price and off peak cap are aligned elsewhere.
Mike 06/02/2025 at 13:13 on Southeastern Cap ConfusionThanks Si, I am aware of that, but it doesn't explain why all of the caps, including Dunton Green, are
Si Hollett 06/02/2025 at 11:41 on Southeastern Cap ConfusionThe NR PDF ( https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/7g3e1h63SZzy4a6E9zc7t1/269b6c8be38e09d43891b322d16e09a9/Pay_as_you_go_with_contactless_caps_Feb_2025.pdf ) says Dunton Green and Sevenoaks caps are to Z1-6, while Eynsford, Shoreham, Otford and
Mike 04/02/2025 at 21:30 on 47 New StationsI think Southeastern need to answer some questions. If anyone gets any answers before I have a chance (I'm snowed
Martin Phillp 04/02/2025 at 21:13 on 47 New StationsAnother oddity. Dunton Green to Sydenham Hill is £7 off-peak, yet one station further down at West Dulwich is £6.40!
Si Hollett 02/02/2025 at 23:14 on 47 New StationsHaving looked at (some of) the fares from Eynsford, Lewisham seems to be an anomaly, cheaper than zone 3 NR
Mike 02/02/2025 at 20:47 on 47 New StationsHi Graham, I'm not sure. There are quite a few anomalies that people have found so far. I also don't
Graham Duthie 02/02/2025 at 20:17 on 47 New StationsThe fares from GWR stations to SWR Windsor and Eton Riverside look odd, especially when compared to the fares to
Mike 02/02/2025 at 19:57 on 47 New StationsIt doesn't look like they have been set up at the moment.
Si Hollett 02/02/2025 at 19:57 on 47 New StationsSlough - Windsor: £1.80 Windsor - Staines: £3.40 Slough - Staines: £10.60 Watford Junction - St Albans: £3.60 St Albans
Mike 02/02/2025 at 19:56 on 47 New StationsRemember that contactless fares are only shown if Adult is selected as the type.
Si Hollett 02/02/2025 at 19:48 on 47 New StationsIt works: I've got £19.00 peak, £13.00 off-peak, £13.70 peak avoiding zone 1, £9.20 off-peak avoiding zone 1.
Michael Tsang 02/02/2025 at 19:26 on 47 New StationsAlso, is there an OSI between the Windsor stations and the St Albans stations?
Michael Tsang 02/02/2025 at 19:12 on 47 New StationsThe fare finder doesn't work. I entered Ashford to Dartford and it told me no fares found.

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