On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:23:08 -0700 (PDT), MIG
wrote:

An interesting thought for when PAYG is accepted on National Rail.
Loads of times I've had to be let through the gate when I've tried to
get a train at, say, Platforms 1 - 4 at Charing Cross, just missed it
(or found that it's horribly delayed), and then needed to get out to
the separate barrier for the next train from platforms 5 and 6.

Singapore have the problem as well. I was using their underground
system on an EZLink card (their Oyster-a-like) and needed to use the
bog, which was outside the barrier line. Because I had entered the
station already, I was charged a full single for going in and out
without actually travelling - and no option for an easy refund.

Neil

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