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Mizter T · March 23rd 11, 10:59 AM posted to uk.transport.london

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(Mizter T) wrote:

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(GSV 3 minds in a can) wrote:

I read somewhere that if you have a YP railcard linked to your oyster
card and you make a peak journey in the evening, you will be charge
the offpeak rate. The reason being is that if you purchase an off
peak travel card you can use it in the evening during peak time
time. I was surprised to learn that I made a journey from Kings
cross (LU) to Hounslow at 5pm and it charged me £4.30. It should
have been £1.70?

Can someone please clarify.

Briefly, fares are charged at peak rate in the evening peak but the
cap is set at the off-peak rate. I don't think the railcard actually
comes into it.

In the evening peak, the Railcard still comes into it in the sense
that it means the holder is eligible for the Railcard-reduced
off-peak daily cap. However Railcard holders (who have the discount
loaded on their Oyster card) don't get any special treatment w.r.t.
evening peak fares - it's full whack for them.

Thanks for a much fuller and clearer explanation than mine.

A rare moment of lucidity on my part. Never mind, that can soon be
remedied - it's almost midday and the Special Brew awaits...