London Banter - View Single Post - Do platform tickets still exist for (i) tube and (ii) overground please?

[email protected] · July 5th 09, 04:51 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article ,
(Tony Polson) wrote:

"Lawrie" wrote:

I have often had to help an elderley relative on and off the train at
Reading and I ask at the barrier and am given a laminated permit to go
on the platform for a temporary period which I then hand back when I
leave the platform. I do show my priv card, whether that makes a
difference I don't know.

They aren't usually given out at Reading for people who want to
watch/photograph trains, only for people who have a demonstrable need to
meet/greet or see off a relative/friend.

No vouchers at Cambridge but I've had no problem accessing the platforms
for watching/photographing trains as well as for helping a departing
relative.

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Colin Rosenstiel