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• Most tickets can be refunded if they have not yet been used. For Anytime and Off-Peak tickets, you can apply for a refund up to 28 days after the ticket’s expiry date. For Season tickets, different rules apply based on how long is remaining of your ticket.
• Advance tickets are non-refundable unless the train you planned to catch is delayed or cancelled and you decide not to travel.
• A £10 administration fee will be deducted from all refunds, except when the train service is cancelled, delayed or affected by a rail replacement bus service.
• If you've booked online or through mobile application, you can apply for a refund in the 'My Account' section of the website or in your app. However, if you've booked at a ticket office or machine, you will need to apply for a refund by returning your ticket to the place of purchase.
• If you decide not to travel because your train is delayed or cancelled, you can get a full refund upon returning all affected tickets to the place of purchase.
• If your Season ticket is on your Key Smartcard, you must return this to the place of purchase in person in order for your refund to be processed.
• Refunds for train tickets bought through a third-party retailer are subject to the retailer’s own refund terms and conditions.
• If your train service is completely suspended and no alternative modes of transport are offered, you're entitled to a full refund or an extension of the validity of your ticket until the suspended service is resumed.
• Social Distancing measures or changes to government guidelines regarding travelling restrictions during pandemic situations might impact your travel plans, in these cases, typical refund policies of the train company will still apply.

Thameslink Pet Policy

Upon searching, specific information about the pet policy from Thameslink is currently not available. However, rail services in the UK have general guidelines for travelers with pets. Here are those guidelines:

General Pet Policy for UK Trains:

• Small pets, such as dogs, cats, and other small animals are permitted to travel on trains in the UK at no additional charge.
• Pets must be properly controlled on a lead or in a purpose-designed carrying case or bag, and must not cause a nuisance or pose a risk to fellow passengers.
• A maximum of two pets per passenger may travel.
• While travel is free for up to two pets, any additional animals will require a ticket, usually amounting to half the standard fare.
• Dogs deemed 'dangerous' may not be allowed to travel.
• It is discretionary to railway staff if a pet causes inconvenience to other passengers, they can request the pet to be removed at the next station.
• Staff are instructed not to allow pets to occupy seats, particularly during peak times.

Note: These are general rules for UK trains and may not reflect the exact policy of Thameslink or other specific train companies. Passengers planning to travel with pets are strongly advised to contact the railway company directly for the most reliable and current information.