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Contactless charging less than OysterMarch 08, 2015

I’ve recently had several queries where people were charged less than they expected using a CPC, or even less than they were charged making the same journeys with Oyster at a different time. The reason is the different way that capping is calculated when using CPCs. There’s a new page which tries to explain the detail. It’s quite complex in places, so I welcome questions and comments.

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Oyster at LM ticket officesMarch 04, 2015

It’s been brought to my attention that London Midland are to cease allowing Oyster transactions at their ticket offices at both Euston and Watford Junction from April this year. This is yet another kick in the teeth by TOCs following similar actions by Southeastern and South West Trains in recent years.

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- David May 22, 2018 at 1:43 pm on Elizabeth Line Fares AnnouncedHi Mike, Now that Oyster is valid on the "Heathrow Connect" do you know whether
- Lewis May 21, 2018 at 8:51 pm on NR Stations Issuing Oyster CardsWife and I will be traveling from Stanmore to Gatwick on October 4. Can this
- Anna May 21, 2018 at 4:09 pm on Mixing Oyster and Paper TicketsHi, can you please help me, because I am so lost. I need to go
- Wesley May 21, 2018 at 11:45 am on Mixing Oyster and Paper TicketsHi, I’m looking to travel from Alton into London. I am wondering is I can
- I May 20, 2018 at 6:29 pm on May 2018 Fares RevisionAre paper tickets to Zone U1256* valid? If so, now that Heathrow Rail is now
- John May 19, 2018 at 2:45 pm on Same Station & Continuation ExitsI brought a paper ticket at Westenhager station and exited the train at London Bridge.
- Crispin May 19, 2018 at 2:51 am on Gatwick SimplificationHi Mike, I live in Wembley Park and am considering using my oyster to go
- Hennry May 17, 2018 at 1:30 pm on Railcards and DiscountsHi Mike. Thought so! Out of interest, do you know who would typically get that
- Henry May 16, 2018 at 5:12 pm on Railcards and DiscountsHi Mike. I had a 18-25 railcard discount applied to my old Oyster card which
- Cassie May 16, 2018 at 4:15 pm on WimbledonHi I really confused about oyster usage as I have never used one before. I
- Richard May 15, 2018 at 10:02 pm on Mixing Travelcard and PAYGHi Mike, thanks for a very informative site! I've just been checking a future Mon-Fri
- Alan Holmewood May 14, 2018 at 4:03 pm on Elizabeth Line Fares AnnouncedHi Mike, As a matter of interest, does this mean that my 60+ Oyster will
- Lydia May 14, 2018 at 10:41 am on Peak, Off Peak and CapsI should specify that I have a 16-25 railcard attached to my Oyster -not sure
- Lydia May 14, 2018 at 10:38 am on Peak, Off Peak and CapsHi Mike Thanks for sharing your insight into the complexities of London travel. Regarding travel
- Daniel May 12, 2018 at 6:04 pm on Brentwood off-peak fare anomalyThere seem to be more odd fares involving Brentwood: For example, the peak fare into
- Chris D May 11, 2018 at 5:20 am on Gatwick SimplificationThanks. That makes sense actually now I look at the fare scales! And now I
- Khilna May 10, 2018 at 8:34 pm on Route Validators (Pink Readers)Hello Mike I will be travelling from Kenton station to East croydon everyday. What will
- Chris D May 10, 2018 at 1:44 pm on Gatwick SimplificationI took a peak journey yesterday from Elephant and Castle to East Croydon via London
- Mylène May 10, 2018 at 11:35 am on Mixing Oyster and Paper TicketsYou're right Mike, it's better to get paper tickets to go to EGR. We already
- Mylène May 9, 2018 at 2:36 pm on Mixing Oyster and Paper TicketsHi Mike, We are Belgian and my boy (11 ya) and I, both have our
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