NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY STAFF DISCOUNTED TRAVEL SCHEME 2014/15

Metrosaver

All zones - £450

This pass is valid for twelve months. To apply, complete and return the application form and salary deduction form. Staff can join this scheme on the 1st of the month. Insurance for the replacement of one lost ticket is included in the price of the ticket. Should staff wish to cancel their ticket during the course of the year there will be an administrative fee of £10 to do this but the cost of any unused months will be refunded to the University.

Networksaver Ticket

Price of tickets will depend on the number of zones you require and the number of staff joining the scheme but indicative costs can be found below:

1 zone £643.80

2 zones £749.25

All zones £886.15

This pass is available from 1st April every year for 12 months. Staff can join the scheme throughout the year on 1st of every month with a pro rata ticket valid until 31 March at which time the ticket can then be renewed for a full 12 months. Spouses/partners of University staff are also eligible to join this scheme however a cheque for the full amount of the ticket must be received with the application. Insurance for the replacement of one lost ticket is included in the price of the ticket. Should staff wish to cancel their ticket during the course of the year there will be an administrative fee of £20 to do this but the cost of any unused months will be refunded to the University.

Go North East

1 zone £608.00

2 zones £778.00

3+ zones £943.00

This pass is valid for 12 months. To apply complete and return the application form and salary deduction form together with a passport photograph. Staff can join this scheme throughout the year on the 1st of every month. Lost tickets can be replaced for an admin fee of £15. Should staff wish to cancel their ticket during the course of the year there will be an administrative fee of £15 to do this but the cost of any unused months will be refunded to the University.

Stagecoach North East

Annual tickets for use on Stagecoach buses are available at the following discounted cost:

Megarider £554

Megariderplus £634

Staff can join the scheme every month throughout the year on the 1st of every month. One lost ticket can be replaced at a cost of £15. Should staff wish to cancel their ticket during the course of the year there will be an administrative fee of £10 to do this but the cost of any unused months will be refunded to the University.

Arriva Buses

Annual tickets for use on Arriva buses are available at the following prices:

Zone / Cost
Northumberland / £546.00
Tyne & Tyne Valley / £546.00
County Durham / £546.00
Tees Valley / £546.00
Any two zones / £898.00
All zones / £939.00

One replacement ticket per year can be provided at a cost of £25. Should staff wish to cancel their ticket during the course of the year they can do this and the cost of any unused months will be refunded to the University.

Trains

Annual train tickets are also available. Spouses/partners of University staff are also eligible to join this scheme however a cheque for the full amount of the ticket must be received with the application. Up to date illustrations of cost can be found on the ESS website.

If your journey is not listed please contact for a quote.

The cost of all schemes is recovered through salary deductions of 12 monthly instalments.

For application forms for the above schemes and any queries please contact

ESS Helpdesk on 0191 208 7171 or via e-mail at .

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