Uncle-C wrote:

Thanks. Prior to the start of the journey ( origin South Ruislip) I
was told by station staff that I would not need to touch the
validators at either Willesden Jn or Stratford because the system
should recognise what route I am taking when I touch in at Shepherd's
Bush LO (when making the switch from LU to LO). I did not want to take
a risk so just to be safe I touch the validators at both WJ and
Stratford. The TFL website for the South Ruislip - Snaresbrook
mentions nothing of touching the validator at Stratford so I assume
touching in at Shepherd's Bush does validate the journey as a non zone
1 fare ?

Ah - based on your earlier post I'd only checked 'Shepherds Bush (LO) to
Snaresbrook'. As you say, an 'enroute' change there already incorporates the
necessary route validation, as shown by the single fares finder. I'll leave
others to ponder why starting at Shep Bush (LO) requires validation at
Stratford...

Paul S