Independent article: Livingstone may run London rail network
On Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:59:41 +0000, Dave Arquati
wrote:
On the other hand, I'd appreciate being able to use Oyster Prepay on
*all* modes of travel in London - it doesn't really fulfil its potential
otherwise.
Any comments from anyone?
I have two issues:
1) The lack of inter-availability of Oyster on NR services.
2) Potential for prices to rises if LU fares are used as a standard.
At Walthamstow Central, the fare structure can be complex. Sometimes a
NR ticket is cheaper and sometimes Oyster is cheaper:
NR weekdays to London Terminals:
2.40 Standard Day Single
3.00 Cheap Day Return
3.80 Standard Day Return
Oyster Pre-Pay Tube Z3-1:
2.30 Single
4.60 Return
Oyster Pre-Pay Weekend fare Z3-1:
1.80 Single
3.60 Return
NR/LU
4.70 Off Peak Day Travelcard
While this can be confusing for some, Iike the fact that cheaper NR
only fares are available, but I don't like that fact that I can't use
Oytster to/from all stations.
Can I have the best of both worlds? Cheap NR only fares and
London-wide Oyster availability?
Cheers,
Jason.
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