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Basel Badischer Bahnhof to Basel SBB train announcement: "Only cross the border with valid documents..." Which border?

Despite its location in Switzerland it is an enclave of the EU for customs purposes. The train services are also run by DB (the German operator). See the wikipedia entry Basel_Badischer_Bahnhof which ...
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What is the best way to go from Leipzig/Halle airport to the Leipzig city?

The S5/S5X takes you to Leipzig Hbf in 14 minutes. From there it's either a 10 minute walk, as advised, or one stop to Augustusplatz on any of the trams 4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16 or 34 (and some others)...
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Travel options out of Changi Airport late at night

Normally a good option for you would likely be the hourly City Shuttle, which can take you to anywhere in downtown Singapore (including Little India) for a flat S$10. Unfortunately, as @jcaron points ...
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Urgent: can you get from Frankfurt Flughafen to Frankfurt City today (Dec 8 2023)?

Local transport (U-Bahn, Bus, Tram) is still running. Bus 61: Frankfurt (Main) Flughafen Terminal 1 to Frankfurt (Main) Südbahnhof 61 Route: Fahrpläne, Haltestellen & Karten - Frankfurt (Main) ...
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What happens if one uses a credit card to enter the MRT in Singapore, and then uses another credit card under the same name to exit?

You will note the signs around the MRT warning against 'card clash', which is exactly the situation you're describing. You will be charged for two incomplete journeys. This is a flat fee of S$2.20 You ...
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Are we allowed to carry airport style checked luggage when using Indian trains?

Are we allowed to carry airport style checked luggage when using Indian trains? Yes. Sources and details (such as weight limits and maximum dimensions): https://www.indianrail.gov.in/enquiry/...
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Where does the 20min rule (where you can use any train) come from in German passenger rights?

The rule comes from German law EVO — Eisenbahnverkehrs-Verordnung. To be specific, § 11 (1) 1 where it says: Der Reisende kann die Fahrt zum vertragsgemäßen Zielort mit einem anderen Zug durchführen, ...
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Student train discounts in Germany without BahnCard?

Amazing nobody mentioned they have special ticket contingents for young (u27) travelers. https://www.bahn.de/angebot/sparpreis-flexpreis/super-sparpreis-young It's called (Super) Sparpreis Young. Well ...
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What are the relevant passenger rights in case of international train travel in Europe?

This answer will use Germany as an example, but I mention where this is relavnt. First of all, let's note the legal system works hierarchical, at least in the European Union, as in Germany. (I ...
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Travel options out of Changi Airport late at night

If your flight lands at 23:00 or close to that, there are 2 possible scenarios. You're on a plane from India, and are not flying First/Business class (ie you won't be in pole position when deplaning)....
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Can we carry luggage on all trains covered by Deutschland ticket?

The general rule is, other than your hand luggage, one major piece of luggage (or other type of object) that you can carry yourself. The luggage racks are designed to take pieces that are 700 x 500 x ...
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Customs procedures for crossing the Sweden/Norway border by train

I have traveled from Norway to Sweden and vice versa via train without any issues. From what I understand from talking to other travelers, any checks that do happen are pretty random. The likelihood ...
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Deutsche Bahn: What happens if a flexible regional leg preceding a fixed long distance leg gets delayed or cancelled when on a Super Sparpreis ticket?

The only thing that really matters is this: Who's fault is it you missed a booked train. If it is the railways' fault you can take the next train. If it is your fault you cannot. A lot of people in ...
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Deutsche Bahn: What happens if a flexible regional leg preceding a fixed long distance leg gets delayed or cancelled when on a Super Sparpreis ticket?

You can e.g. especially book a ticket with a stop and some waiting time in B. Even if it is a Sparpreis ticket, you correctly quoted Zugbindung does not apply there, so you can take any regional train....
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