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Viking Chat => Off Topic => Topic started by: roversdude on September 14, 2019, 06:18:18 pm

Title: Rail travel help
Post by: roversdude on September 14, 2019, 06:18:18 pm

Hi guys hoping someone can help with rail travel
I’m starting a new job in Leeds centre and it looks like train will be the best way to get there taking into consideration parking, fuel and traffic.
A few questions
Is there a rail card available for 50 + year old
Are there season tickets available
If so can dna cars be used to purchase season ticket
Any help gratefully received
Thanks

Title: Re: Rail travel help
Post by: RedJ on September 15, 2019, 04:36:45 am

LNER operate the Kings Cross service to Leeds don't they? should imagine in that case you'll be able to use your DNA card.

Title: Re: Rail travel help
Post by: Jenny on September 15, 2019, 08:47:18 am

I dont think you can use DNA card for season tickets. OAP railcard is for over 60s and not usually valid on peak services anyway so no use for commuters.

Title: Re: Rail travel help
Post by: DN8ROVER on September 15, 2019, 10:24:42 am

My cousin has a Doncaster to Leeds season ticket. It costs her around £2000 a year.

Title: Re: Rail travel help
Post by: DN8ROVER on September 15, 2019, 10:25:55 am

This should help

http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/seasonticket/search

Title: Re: Rail travel help
Post by: Jenny on September 15, 2019, 10:47:05 am

It's also worth checking if your employer does interest free season ticket loans - they will pay for the year and then you usually pay back in equal installments over the 12 months... a 12 month ST always works out cheaper than weekly/monthly so it saves you stumping the cash up upfront.

Title: Re: Rail travel help
Post by: jackthelad on September 15, 2019, 12:39:06 pm

Quote from: DN8ROVER on September 15, 2019, 10:24:42 am

My cousin has a Doncaster to Leeds season ticket. It costs her around £2000 a year.

So expensive train fares.