alex3659 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Done it loads of times and the conductors have always been ok about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forumosaurus Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Just go for it. Don't be a cautious Norman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul2412 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I went for a job interview at Derby, when I came to getting the train back I got the wrong one and ended up down south. I explained what happened to the guy on the train and at the station and didn't have to pay any extra. I guess they saw I genuinely was totally incompetent performing such a complex task as getting on a train, and felt sorry for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukstudent Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Did you not see this... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-11420790 I wouldn't risk it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evei Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 A girl had done that on the train down to London this weekend, she had got the train that left Sheffield 4 minutes earlier instead of the one on her ticket. They made her get off at Leciester and swop onto the correct train! I had to ask myself before I got on the train as I thought it was odd two leaving within 4 minutes of each other! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish1 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I work on the trains and I'd say don't try it. I know most won't allow it nowadays. You may end up having to buy another full standard fare ticket (with no discount at all). Going at that time of the day means you're more likely to get it checked too and also less likely to get away with it because it's extremely commomplace now, and the excuses have all been heard. Oh, and remember the guards are on commission. An extra £80 from you is a nice few quid in their pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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