TextMe Journey Planner is a new service which sends journey details obtained from an Online Journey Planner query straight to your mobile phone. It is currently available on the O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone networks.
TextMe Journey Planner is a new service which sends journey details obtained from an Online Journey Planner query straight to your mobile phone. It is currently available on the O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone networks.
TextMe Journey Planner sends you a complete itinerary for either the outward or return portion of your journey (or both), so you have these details close to hand wherever you go, without having to write them down or print them out.
When you have searched for your journey, you will see a 'TextMe' link above each individual journey. Click on this link, and you will be asked for your mobile number. A verification code will now be sent to your mobile, normally within a minute. Finally type this code into the space provided on the web page. Your journey details will then be sent to your phone. What is the cost per text message? Each text message costs 25 pence including VAT. Each text includes only one leg of the journey, so for details of both the outward and return portions of your trip you have to request two separate TextMe Journey Planner links at 25p, 50p in all.
The service will be charged to you by your mobile phone provider.
You need to enter a verification code so that we can be sure that the phone number you entered on the website is really yours. This protects you from unsolicited messages and charges on your phone bill. You need do this only once, because we store a cookie on your computer. This lets us remember your verified mobile number and recognise you when you return.
No. You pay only for the text messages containing journey information.
Perform, on the same computer as before, a journey search using the online journey planner, select 'text me' and select the 'Why do I have to do this?' link. The answer there will provide a link to allow the service to forget your details.
No. Your mobile phone number will be used solely to provide the TextMe Journey Planner service.
Yes, though in a few cases the maximum of 160 characters in a text message will limit the number of changes fitting in a single message.
No. This service is only for timetable information. For real-time arrival or departure information for your station, use our Train Tracker™ SMS or Automated Voice service, your WAP-enabled mobile phone, or our online Live Departure Boards.
