In article op.tgsc3nxdm4iaeb@dell, (Fig) wrote:

On Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:34:12 +0100, ONscotland
wrote:

Fig wrote:
An earlier post pointed to the tfl t&cs which mentioned, in para
6.6.3, "You must present the Gold Record Card when you wish to buy a
concessionary fare ticket under the terms of the Gold Card
scheme."

What is this "Gold Card scheme" and where can I find information
on "concessionary fare tickets" or any other benefits of owning a
Gold Card?

If you have an Annual Season Ticket for a route in the Network
Card area, you automatically get a Gold Card. This offers more or
less the same benefits as a Network Card with fewer restrictions. For
example, the £10 minimum fare does not apply, you can upgrade to
first class at weekends for £1.50 etc.

There appears to be a minimum now, but only £4.80.

Ah! So it would appear that, by purchasing an annual travel card,
one automatically qualifies for the benefits of owning a 'Network
RailCard' [ http://www.railcard.co.uk/ ]
This appears to be some kind of scheme for getting discounted rail
travel in SE England and would normally cost £20 per year.
Am I correct?

Slightly better than a Network Card in fact.

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Colin Rosenstiel