Questions tagged [trains]
Travel by rail including local and long distance trains, but note that more specific tags are available and should be preferred where relevant. For examples see `tag info`.
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Diabolo Fee-Brussels
I have to travel to Geel, Belgium from Geneva, Switzerland. I will go by plane to Brussels and then I will the train(s) to Geel. Searching in Belgian Rail, I came accross a special ticket which i ...
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When using rail passes in Germany, can I use it in "urban trains" as well? (U-bahn, S-bahn)
Take this german rail pass for example:
The German Rail Pass from Rail Europe gives you unlimited train travel from four to ten days
This pass gives you unlimited travel on the national rail network ...
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Can I get from Gatwick airport to London by Oyster card?
I read many contradictions as to whether one can use a Oyster card from Gatwick Airport to central London.
What is the most time-efficient way to go from Gatwick to "Old Billingsgate" (Monument tube ...
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Can I get off the train or discontinue my journey before reaching the destination station?
I have booked my ticket for Kanpur to Guwahati. Can I get off at New Jalpaiguri?
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Unable to book e ticket on irctc desptite having login [closed]
I just created a login for IRCTC and when i actually tried to book a ticket, it only gives me one option as "i-ticket" under ticket type. I am unablet to book tickets as the drop down under ticket ...
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Visa requirements for Malaysian citizen - train to Thailand, plane to Malaysia
I'm Malaysian and travelling to Thailand via train and coming back via airplane.
Please advise on travelling documents needed while entering / exiting Thailand.
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"Lost and Found" by trenitalia?
I sadly lost my camera bag with my full camera stuff in the train which went to milano.
But it was nearly impossible to get my stuff back or get some informations what should I do in Milano, because ...
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Luggage booking system for Indian railways (Duronto Express 2nd AC)
I will be travelling with my wife and a three year old kid via Duronto Express from Kolkata to Bangalore. I have two confirmed seats in AC 2 tier. The seats are side-upper and side-lower ones. I have ...
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How to get refund on tatkal waitlisted ticket?
Do I have to cancel the the waitlisted tatkal ticket to get refund or will it get refunded automatically without any cancellation of ticket?
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Boarding Point in train [duplicate]
I have a railway reservation in sleeper from Jaipur to Pune and boarding point at Ratlam. Will I be allowed to take my seat at Ratlam OR the TT will cancel it and allocate to others?
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UK train, ticket price for a single journey is the same price as a return ticket?
I'm planning to visit the UK in November, and for reasons of logistics it may be easier to leave from a different airport than I arrive on.
I checked train prices online, and getting a single journey ...
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Train from Brussels to Bruges
I'm planning on travelling to Belgium this winter. Flying into Brussels, spending the day there and then travelling to Bruges and spending a couple of days there before another day in Brussels on the ...
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Converting a JR-Rail Pass?
When you convert JR-Rail pass voucher to a JR-Rail pass, can you set the date or does it start from that moment?
When I have a start date for the Japan Rail pass, can I start to make reservations?
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When does the Yufuin no mori train run?
We will be travelling to Yufuin and Beppu in Mid November and we were wondering if the Yufuin no mori train will be running then. I've seen somewhere that it is seasonal, but I can't find what that ...
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Place to quickly find Amtrak fares for multiple days?
There are a lot of sites that can show you air fares over a range of dates, some of them up to a month. But where can I find something vaguely like that for Amtrak?
I'd like to go what ever day is ...
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What is the closest city I can go from a bullet train departing from Beijing?
In my country, we don't have high-speed bullet trains and I have no previous experience riding a bullet train either. I have a one week vacation in Beijing (both arrival and departure in Beijing PEK ...
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On TGV (or other French long-distance trains), can you take the earlier/later train?
Last year I had a ticket on a certain TGV. I arrived let due to getting a coffee. I got on the next TGV, an hour later. I figured I'd have to buy a new ticket on board.
Surprisingly, the chef said, ...
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Singapore downtown and Sentosa island
I have 1 week in Singapore to complete some of the paperwork, so I was thinking to make the best use of it.
I'd greatly appreciate and grateful if you could help me with these questions:
How do ...
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Can I still enter any Schengen member state if I have been denied entry to another?
I was held at the Polish borders when I attempted to enter by train. They took my fingerprints and sent me back with a written document. I respected the decision and returned immediately.
The ...
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Which ways can i go from Atlanta to Philadelphia? [closed]
I am going to the US for the first time to attend an event in Atlanta. I have a friend whom i'd like to visit as well but she lives in Philadelphia.
Given my very limited knowledge of US travelling, ...
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Rail cost from Weeze to Düsseldorf
Does anyone know the cost of a single train ticket from Weeze to Düsseldorf, and is it cheaper/possible to get an open return?
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Travelling from Frankfurt airport to Leipzig by train
As a kind of follow up to Travelling from Berlin Airport to Leipzig, I have decided to take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig.
I believe that the station at the airport is frankfurt main flugh
I ...
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How to use a "code avantage" discount code from the SNCF Voyageur program?
Thanks to this earlier question on the SNCF Voyageur program, I now know roughly how the program works, and I've signed up for it. Despite some issues with previously bought tickets, I've managed to ...
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Trenitalia e-ticket not received
How long does it take to receive a Trenitalia ticket purchased online? I purchased online and expected an email with the PNR and CP. Nothing received after 24 hours.
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Claiming compensation for late service of Eurotunnel
Yesterday I was coming back from France using the Euro Tunnel, and they had substantial delays of about 90 minutes. Hence the question: when is it possible to claim any compensation from them for the ...
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Buying stamps in Barcelona Sants station
Earlier today, I bought some postcards in Barcelona, from a gift shop at a museum which didn't sell stamps. I then retired to a nearby cafe for a coffee, and wrote the postcards. After that, I hopped ...
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Why do UK train tickets crossing London include the underground, but Paris ones don't for the metro?
When buying a UK train ticket, if one of the allowed routes for it involves changing stations in London, then then the route on the ticket will be printed with a dagger (†; described in publications ...
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Travel to Scotland over Christmas & New Years: are hiking & outdoor activities right out?
I'm trying to plan a trip to Scotland & I don't want to wait >6 months for a number of reasons. It looks like there are a lot of winter festivals all over Scotland, and what I'm reading about ...
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Is a Kyushu itinerary with Japan Rail Pass + Car Rental cheaper/more convenient?
We (2 adults, 2 toddlers) are planning a trip to Kyushu in November. We are considering 7 days JR Rail passes and will likely be using one day from Osaka to Hiroshima, where we'll have one night there....
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Food on the TGVs between France and Spain?
In a few days time, I'll be taking a long TGV trip, on the new(ish) service between Barcelona and Paris. Given the length of the journey, I'm wondering about the food available on board, and hence if ...
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Per-route on-time performance for VIA rail
Is there anywhere to find per-route on-time performance for VIA Rail, similar to Amtrak's reports?
All I found is a 2011 statistic for select routes and overall statistics for 2008-2013 in the 2013 ...
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Is it possible to buy another 16-25 Railcard before my current one has expired?
I'm trying to maximise the time I can use a 16-25 railcard.
I'm currently 23 and my current card expires in October. I gather that the last date you can purchase a 3 year card is a day before your ...
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Which side of Lyria train to sit on from Paris to Geneva?
We're traveling from Paris to Geneva on the Lyria. Is there a more scenic side to sit on? Does upper or lower level have any impact on view?
We're going first class. We'd very much like Club2 seating ...
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Travelling from Berlin Airport to Leipzig
I am flying to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL). I need to get to Leipzig. Is it possible to get a train from the Airport? Or do I have to get a connection train? I read something about Rail& Fly. But I ...
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Four trip discount on Netherlands trains?
AMS to Amsterdam, next day to Haarlem and back, third day back to Schiphol.
Each single trip is €4 but is there a way to combine them into less than €16?
Also, for the Haarlem trip, I’ll have a ...
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NY Subway: What does it mean if a train stop is greyed out?
From a metro map I picked up in NYC:
The Cortlandt St stop was greyed out. I happened to wander near the station near the WTC Memorial, but it seems it was locked for some unknown reason.
What does ...
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Is there a difference between an Express MetroCard and a non-Express MetroCard?
I'm a bit confused here.
I recently went on a trip to NYC. I took a 7-day Metro Pass (no express), since I was there for 5 days.
It seems that on the third day, I took an express train on accident....
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IRCTC ticket reservation [closed]
I have reserved railway ticket through my IRCTC (Indian railway catering and tourism corporation) online account for my family (Wife, father and mother). But I am not traveling along with them.
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How to find out the name of a fellow Indian train passenger?
A few days ago, I travelled on an Indian train.
Near my seat there was a guy to whom I have given my book, but forgot to get it back. There is an important paper inside that book which I need.
How ...
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Taking the train from Madrid to Malaga
I'm trying to plan a train travel for me and my family from Madrid – Puerta De Atocha to Malaga.
While it is possible to have the front page of Renfe in English, the page on which you apparently ...
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Termini to Colosseum in Rome - two different train stations?
Somewhat related to another question, this one seeks more specifics on travelling from Roma Termini to Colosseo.
I will arrive at FCO on the 10th of Aug and will be taking the Leonardo express to get ...
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Tips for sleeping in a Couchette sleeping carriage?
In September I am travelling from London to the Slovenian Alps by train. Part of the journey is the overnight sleeper from Paris to Munich but it is both I, and my travel buddy's, first experience of ...
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Is a Network Railcard valid for East Coast Trains services between London and Stevenage?
In the UK, the Network Railcard is a rather handy railcard for people travelling off-peak in the "South East" (FSVO South East being rather broader than you might expect!). You generally only need to ...
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How can I travel flexibly around the US? [duplicate]
In Europe, travelers can buy a special rail pass that gives them unlimited train rides for a month. And some airlines offer tickets where a list of destinations is chosen in advance, but the flight ...
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Is it really necessary to have at least 60 minutes for a train connection?
I'm trying to book a train from Trondheim via Oslo to Kristiansand. The route contains a transfer in Oslo. I have 21 minutes to catch the connection.
On the NSB site a warning is issued (Google ...
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Where can I find train routes using Wild West locomotives?
Im trying to find a train journey, it doesnt matter where it goes or where it is, but ideally it should be a real journey (not a park attraction for example), that uses original / authentic Wild West ...
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Best way, and how much time to allow, from Heathrow Airport to Waterloo Station? [duplicate]
And is Waterloo the right station for a train to Corbridge?
(They need to come into London first to do some on-arrival shopping and to store a bag they won't need until they get back to London, so I ...
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Train passport control from London to Paris
I'm a non-EU citizen, I will be travelling from London to Paris next month,
so I was wondering since most countries track entry and leave dates, if I use the train to switch these countries and they ...
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Are the model trains underneath Gare de l'Est in Paris open to the public?
Some years ago I read the memoires of a Dutch newsreader on his experiences in Paris. In his book, called Gare du nord, the model trains in the basement of gare de l'est were mentioned. Here pensioned ...
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What is the best way to get from Antwerp to Calp in Spain by train?
Calp is a pretty small tourist/fisherman's town in Spain, not far from Benidorm. I have spent 21 of my 23 winters there up to this point. A few years ago, I developed a fear of flying after a few ...
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