“There are no ticket barriers at Wokingham and periodically revenue staff will block the station to check tickets.”
How do e tickets work at train station barriers?
Depending on the station you’re leaving from, you can do a couple of things: Scan the QR code on the eTicket from your device or your printed paper if you’ve chosen to print your eTicket before you arrive at the station. Show your eTicket to a member of staff, and they’ll open the barrier for you.
Is it OK to buy a ticket on the train?
It is no longer possible to buy the full range of tickets on board a train. Like all train companies*, you must buy a ticket before you board, or risk getting a penalty fare. Only undiscounted Anytime fares will be available from the conductor** – note that these are more expensive than purchasing before you travel.
Can I use my train ticket at any station?
You can buy Anytime tickets any time before you travel and you can use your ticket to travel on any train. With an Anytime ticket you can also break your journey at stations along the route of travel.
Are the train barriers open?
Train station ticket barriers will now be open and waiting areas in stations closed to help protect customers and staff during the coronavirus pandemic. Train station ticket barriers will now be open and waiting areas in stations closed to help protect customers and staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Is it better to purchase your ticket at the station or on the train?
To secure the best available fare, passengers should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.
Can I travel without e-ticket in train?
If you have not been able to get a confirmed ticket due to any reason, as per Indian Railways rules, you may still travel using the waiting ticket. To use this option you have keep in mind that the waiting ticket should be obtained from the ticket window. Online unconfirmed tickets are not eligible for this option.
What if I caught without ticket in train?
Punishment: Ordinary single fare for the distance which he has travelled or from the station from which the train started and the excess charge i.e. `250/- or equivalent to the fare whichever is more. Punishment :6 months jail, fine `1,000/-or both. Punishment :12 months jail, fine`1,000/-or both.
What do you do if you don’t have a ticket at the station?
If the ticket machines aren’t working, or the ticket office is unmanned – you must approach a member of on-board staff as soon as possible to buy a ticket.
How do train barriers work?
The most modern level crossings will have barriers that descend to block the roadway – either fully or on one side of the road only – whenever a train is approaching. They will have a lighting system that will flash red when a train is approaching. In addition, an audible alarm system will sound when a train is near.
Can I board the train at different station instead of booked station?
Boarding point change is allowed only once. Boarding station can be changed before 24 hours of the scheduled departure of train. Boarding point change is not allowed if ticket is seized. Boarding point change is not allowed for the PNRs with VIKALP option.
How does stations work in ticket to Ride?
Each city can only have one station, and at the end of the game, before tickets are scored, the station must be assigned to one of the routes (of another player) radiating from that city. You do this by “sitting” the station on that route. Players can play a maximum of 3 stations during the game.
Can we go to railway station without ticket?
Visiting Indian Railway platform without a ticket is an offence. One can be penalized if caught without a ticket on platform.
Why are barriers open in train station?
Actually, as it turns out, a TripAdvisor user has revealed all – and it’s down to legal reasons. “Barriers must be left open if they are unattended. This is for safety reasons,” they write. Another adds: “Much depends on time of day and the number of staff available.”
Why do some train stations not have barriers?
There are many reason why ticket barriers may not be in operation. It may be to ease congestion, they may only be manned during peak hours, you could have staff sickness or they may have a fault.
How long are train barriers down for?
This is normally between six and eleven seconds. The same goes for the opening time. Then there’s the time that the train needs to pass by. In the case of a train travelling at 100 km/h, the barriers ideally stay closed for around 80 seconds.
Are train tickets cheaper if you buy them on the day?
Is an Advance On The Day ticket cheapest on the day? An Advance On The Day ticket (when available) is cheaper than both the Off-Peak and Anytime tickets brought on the same day.
Are train tickets cheaper if you book them in advance?
Advance tickets are usually the cheapest way to travel by train, and generally go on sale 12 weeks before your date of travel. You have to travel on the train you’re booked on, but you get a much cheaper price by foregoing flexible travel times. Full details on Advance tickets can be found here.
Is it more expensive to buy a train ticket at the station?
The ticket counter staff will be able to help you choose the best ticket for your journey and advise on any discounts you may be eligible for, but you’re likely to get the same rates online too. Booking online is often easier and quicker to do in a hurry, and there’s rarely any difference in the price at all.
Is it compulsory to print e ticket?
Online Reservation with Printout Not Required.
Will a screenshot of a train ticket work?
Your barcode includes technology to protect it, so you won’t be able to use screenshots or print outs.