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Trains and travel

Trains and travel
Passenger: Excuse me? Which platform does the train to Cambridge leave from? Train station attendant: The 10:15 train or the 10:40? Passenger: The 10:15. Train station attendant: The 10:15 train leaves from platform 3. Passenger: Thanks. Passenger: Hi. Train ticket vendor: Single or return? Passenger: Errr, single please. Train ticket vendor: The next train is at 12:30pm, leaving from platform 2. Passenger: And how much is it? Train ticket vendor: £13:50 Ticket inspector: Tickets, please. Passenger: Yes, here you are. Ticket inspector: This ticket is for Oxford. Passenger: Yes, that’s right. Ticket inspector: But this train doesn’t go to Oxford, it goes to Liverpool. Passenger: What? Train station announcement: The next train arriving at platform 1 is the 15:45 train to Exeter, stopping at Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Exeter St David’s at 18:30. Harry: What time is our train back to London? Angel: It leaves at 4:30. Harry: What platform does it leave from? Angel: Platform 2.

Using my Opal card | NSW Government | Opal Using my Opal card Now that you have activated your Opal card you’re ready to travel on eligible public transport services. Forgot? Activate your Opal card now before you travel Remember to take your Opal card out of your wallet or purse to ensure contact with the Opal card reader. Step 1. Train and ferry: Before you board a train or ferry you must tap on using your Opal card. At ungated wharves and stations the Opal card reader is on a pole marked with the Opal logo. Bus: When boarding a bus, you must tap on using your Opal card at an Opal card reader located at the front of the bus. You cannot enter the bus via the rear doors to tap on. A message will display on the screen next to the Opal card reader and a distinctive ‘OK’ audio tone (1 ding) will confirm that your tap on has been successful. Step 2: Tap off when you get off* Train and ferry: At your destination stop tap off with your Opal card at an Opal card reader. Why it's important to tap on and tap off properly

Transportation Vocabulary ESL Interactive Board Game Practice Transportation Vocabulary with this ESL Vocabulary and Grammar Interactive Crocodile Board Game for Beginners (train, truck, taxi, car, bus, plane etc). ESL Learners and Teachers can use it to review English vocabulary and grammar or simply practice these words. There are images and in some cases audio in these types of games. Please note that if you want to stop hearing the introductory audio repeating, simply click the start button. More Games Car Insurance - Guide To Car Insurance In Australia | keys2drive It's up to you how you want to insure your car, but you are required by law to have a minimum level. Types of car insurance Compulsory third party ('third party')This level of insurance is the compulsory minimum, which you are required to pay along with your vehicle registration. It covers only the cost of personal injury to other people if you are at fault in an accident (medical bills, for example). Third party property damage ('third party property') This level of insurance covers the cost of any damage you cause to someone else's vehicle or property (e.g. repairs to a car, bike or fence). Third party property damage, fire and theft ('fire and theft') This offers the same over as third party property insurance, but also includes the cost of fire damage and replacement of your vehicle if stolen. Car Insurance companies There are many car insurance companies to choose from – comparing the different policies can save you money and help you find insurance that suits your situation.

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