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Huge Potential Increase for Incomplete Journey Charge with Contactless

30/07/202631/07/2026

A trial has silently started (on July 5th) whereby passengers who touch in or out at 16 Central London National Rail stations will be charged an enhanced incomplete journey charge…

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- No fare for the obvious route from West Croydon to Mildmay line stations
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  Mike (admin)
- Engineering work closing West Croydon the coming Sunday – fare advice needed
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  Mike (admin)
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  Mike (admin)
- Travelling to Croydon after capping my Oyster card
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  Mike (admin)
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Latest Comments

Chris D.
30/07/2026 at 11:19
on Huge Potential Increase for Incomplete Journey Charge with Contactless
I do not believe it is possible to incur an incomplete journey charge at a Paddington HEX gateline!
Mike (admin)
07/07/2026 at 16:45
on The Whitechapel Problem
Thanks for this, Michael, I'm in complete agreement and have plans. It much depends on progress with Oval.
Michael Tsang
06/07/2026 at 14:39
on The Whitechapel Problem
Also this has already been questioned to the London Assembly as well. https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/questions-mayor/find-an-answer/out-station-interchange-between-windrush-and-weaver-overground-lines
Michael Tsang
06/07/2026 at 14:37
on The Whitechapel Problem
TfL claims that, in FOI-0073-2526 that, "There is no intention to introduce OSIs at either of the stations that you
Edvid
17/06/2026 at 13:23
on Cuffley and Epsom – Zone 9 or Not?
Updated Epsom/Cuffley (now Zone 10) article linked below: https://oysterfares.com/changes-to-oyster-capping-beyond-zone-9-inc-epsom-and-cuffley/
TraceyD
08/06/2026 at 10:16
on Use Apple Pay Express Transit Feature? You Must Read This
This is big, I'm surprised that it hasn't had more publicity. I can think of a general example. Parents fund
Feathers
21/05/2026 at 23:16
on Use Apple Pay Express Transit Feature? You Must Read This
I hit this a few weeks ago at Willesden Junction but worked out what was going on and escaped unscathed.
Chris D.
20/05/2026 at 16:08
on Use Apple Pay Express Transit Feature? You Must Read This
I had never considered that being unable to verify a device on emergency power with a RID could attract a
R C
18/05/2026 at 11:34
on All Oyster Cards Now Re-calculate Overnight
Does this also apply to off-peak caps and extensions? For example, if I have a railcard my Z1-2 cap will
R C
02/05/2026 at 02:15
on Mixing Travelcard and PAYG
Hi Mike, appreciate your effort on this site! I wanted to ask about combination of travelcards and PAYG on Oyster.
Edvid
15/04/2026 at 11:12
on Maximum Journey Times
Another FoI request of yours, Mike? If I'm reading it correctly they've added four MJT zonal brackets and the longest
Edvid
20/02/2026 at 11:11
on About Oyster
The fee for new standard/visitor Oyster cards may increase to £10.50 on 1 March 2026, per Ticketing & Revenue Update
Feathers
24/01/2026 at 15:08
on Wimbledon
It’s the easiest answer of ‘tap nothing’ at Wimbledon. I’ve done this journey multiple times. Tapping at WP puts you
sidsmysterytours
24/01/2026 at 10:33
on Wimbledon
Hi, not sure if this thread is still live but I have a question as I’m not sure what to
YearOfTheBusOyster
09/01/2026 at 21:51
on Journey History in TfL Go
They still need to fix the bug which started when they begin showing intermediate taps where certain OSI are not
Adam
05/01/2026 at 18:48
on Latest Extensions – Project Oval Phase 2a
The fares really are a bit of a mess at the moment. 1. Fares from existing contactless Hertford loop stations
Michael Tsang
03/01/2026 at 21:14
on The Whitechapel Problem
Is there any follow up on this interchange? It is the fastest route to travel from SE London to most
Michael Tsang
03/01/2026 at 21:08
on Latest Extensions – Project Oval Phase 2a
Please also follow up the Swiss Cottage / South Hampstead interchange which is important when the Mildmay line is diverted.
Murray Walker
23/12/2025 at 08:01
on Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink Caps Revised
That’s brilliant, thanks so much for the reply. Merry Christmas
Murray Walker
18/12/2025 at 21:25
on Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink Caps Revised
Sorry to be a bit dim on this, but am I right in thinking then that it’s cheaper using my

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