It is both – it is a National Rail service operated by TfL, like the Overground (orange lines on the Tube map) some of the tunnels and stations are owned by TfL – as is also the case with the Dalston to New Cross Gate section of the Overground.
What is the difference between National Rail and TfL?
It is easy to tell whether the ticket was purchased at a rail or at an underground station because tfl has switched to Oyster cards (which are plastic cards that can be “loaded” magnetically” with cash or travel cards . National rail still uses paper (pink card) tickets. I hope this helps a bit.
Can I use my TfL staff pass on National Rail?
Such passes can be used on TfL services including London Underground, London Overground, TfL Rail, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and London Buses with the TfL Roundel visible. They are not valid on National Rail services.
Is London Overground the same as National Rail?
The Overground forms part of the United Kingdom’s National Rail network but it is under the concession control and branding of Transport for London.
Is Elizabeth line TfL or National Rail?
Operated by MTREL (a subsidiary of MTR Corporation), the Elizabeth line is part of the TfL network and has interchanges with the London Underground, DLR, London Overground and National Rail services.
Can I use my Oyster for National Rail?
Oyster PAYG can be used for on all journeys on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Bus and London Trams services wholly within the London Fare Zones area, and PAYG can also be used on Southeastern’s HS1 service between St Pancras International and Stratford International, Gatwick Express and Southern
Are National Rail tickets valid on London Underground?
Tickets can only be used on National Rail services.
Does TfL Travelcard cover National Rail?
A Travelcard (in the zones it’s valid for) gives you unlimited travel at any time on bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services in London. You can use it on all buses, and if valid in zones 3, 4, 5 or 6, on all trams. Travelcards can start on any day.
Can Travelcard be used on National Rail?
A Travelcard allow customers to travel to London and enjoy unlimited travel throughout London on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Trams and London Bus services within Fare Zones 1-6.
How do I link my TfL to my Railcard?
To link your Oyster card and railcard, you need to take your Oyster card and your railcard to an Underground station, Overground ticket office or some National Rail ticket offices and ask the clerk to add your discount entitlement to your Oyster card. It will be valid until the expiry of the railcard.
Which trains are part of National Rail?
Stations & on train
- Avanti West Coast.
- c2c.
- Caledonian Sleeper.
- Chiltern Railways.
- CrossCountry.
- East Midlands Railway.
- Elizabeth line.
- Eurostar.
What is the National Rail in London?
National Rail (NR) is the trading name licensed for use by the Rail Delivery Group, an unincorporated association whose membership consists of the passenger train operating companies (TOCs) of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Is London Overground run by TfL?
The line was operated by British Rail until privatisation, and later by Silverlink, until in November 2007 Transport for London (TfL) took control and created London Overground.
Is Elizabeth line same cost as TfL?
Fares on the Elizabeth Line match Tube prices across most of London, with journeys within zones 1-6 costing the same as pay-as-you-go fares on the Tube.
Can you use Elizabeth line with oyster?
You can use your Oyster or contactless payment card for most journeys on the Elizabeth line. All stations have step-free access from street to train.
Do you have to pay extra for TfL Rail?
We charge higher fares at the busiest times of the day. Peak and off-peak fares are charged based on the time you touch in.
What is the maximum TFL charge per day?
Your journey time
If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
Can I use contactless card on National Rail?
You can now use your contactless payment card or compatible mobile device on most National Rail services in the Oyster Pay As You Go (PAYG) area where contactless payments are accepted, as well as the bus, Tube, London Trams, DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground.
Why is my TFL charge so high?
When you use contactless or Oyster to pay as you go, there is a maximum amount of time that you can spend making a single journey on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail. If you spend longer than the maximum journey time for your journey, you could be charged 2 maximum fares.
Can you use a Trainline railcard on National Rail?
Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.
Can I use National Railcard with Trainline?
Network
Railcards live in your account in the Trainline app so you can use them on any of your compatible devices. No download codes are needed! Sign into your Trainline app and you’ll renew your Network Railcard in no time!