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Network Railcard

Description: A Network Railcard gives you 1/3 off most rail fares for journeys in the Network Railcard area and can also save you ... more

Network Railcard ... money on trips to and around London.

Newest Review: ... this isn't really a major selling point. Restrictions It goes without saying, but it is worth reiterating that you must ... more

... take your card with you when you travel, otherwise you will be asked to pay the full fair, and possibly even a possible penalty. Remember also that anyone travelling on reduced fares via your card, must be travelling with you (and the card) at all times, otherwise penalties will be issued. You cannot use the card to travel at peak times, so your travel is therefore restricted to weekends, public holidays and weekdays after 10am (there are some exceptions to this 10am rule, so check the website for further details). The ...more

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Network Railcard: You can still save a bit of money on your train travel (764 words)
by - written on 05/08/09 (Very useful, 100 readings)
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The Network Railcard was introduced by the South East rail network in 1986, however rather peculiarly it still seems relatively unknown and underused by the British Public. If you live in South East England, then this card could save you a little (or a lot) of money with just a few journeys. Details The card costs £25 and will last you for 12 months. An application form can be downloaded from www.railcard.co.uk and then you simply take this to any manned train station ticket office to purchase your railcard. Your card entitles you (the adult) to 1/3 of most rail fares (restrictions are detailed below). As a major added benefit it also ... Read the complete review

This card is worth its weight in gold!! (625 words)
by - written on 11/07/09 (Very useful, 340 readings)
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We decided to go and visit our friends in Farnborough in Hampshire. We don't own a car so being organised I jumped on to the Network Rail website to book our fares in advance - 4 weeks in advance to be exact. So imagine my surprise when there was no advance purchase option on fares to Farnborough! But it was the shock of paying £24.90 per return - that's a total of £49.80 - that I am still trying to recover from! I was convinced I was doing something wrong, but no matter which way I entered it, £49.80 was the cheapest for 2 return tickets on a weekend for London to Farnborough. Still in shock - I can get to Paris for cheaper than that sometimes - I looked ... Read the complete review

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