Is Scotrail Accepting Cash?

You can pay for your ticket with cash or by debit or credit card at any of our 143 staffed station ticket offices.

Can you pay for train tickets on the train?

If there are no ticket purchasing facilities at the station (such as a Ticket Office or a self-service ticket machine, or they are closed/out of service), you may be able to buy your ticket on board the train.

Is ScotRail back to normal?

ScotRail confirms normal service will resume on Tuesday, 8 November | ScotRail. Show me: Just the best fares. Everything.

Can you vape on ScotRail?

Smoking. Smoking and vaping or using e-cigarettes is not allowed on any of our trains or at stations, including open platforms.

Is alcohol still banned on ScotRail?

We’ve agreed with the Scottish Government that we’ll keep our current alcohol ban in place for the foreseeable future.

Can you pay cash and card for a train ticket?

Self-service ticket machines at National Rail stations will accept a more limited range of payment, usually credit/debit card only, or cash and card only.

Will I get train ticket at the counter?

Based on the availability of tickets, the ticketing staff at the counter will issue the ticket. Indian Railways reservation counters are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sundays.

Are Scottish trains still dry?

Our alcohol ban is in place 24 hours a day and means:
No alcohol can be drunk at any station in Scotland or on board any ScotRail train at any time of day. You cannot carry visible alcohol – open or unopened.

What date is the rail strike 2022?

26 November 2022
Forthcoming strike action:
Industrial action dates affecting the network nationally have been announced: Saturday 26 November 2022 – action by ASLEF union. The impact that this will have is still being assessed but is likely to affect 12 train companies and have a substantial impact on their services.

Who is taking over ScotRail?

Scottish Government
In the circumstances, our duty to run ScotRail services through what is known as the ‘Operator of Last Resort’ under section 30 of the Railways Act 1993 was engaged. ScotRail staff transferred to the new Scottish Government owned operator, ScotRail Trains Limited with their terms and conditions.

What happens if you get caught vaping on a train?

TfL does not issue on-the-spot fines for passengers found smoking or vaping on tube or rail services. Such incidents are relatively rare and, generally speaking, staff will ask offenders to stop and/or leave the service.

Can train smoke detectors detect vape?

Vaping shouldn’t generally trigger a smoke or fire alarm, but it does happen sometimes. Most smoke alarms may well be completely fine with you vaping around them, but if you happen across one which detects the particle change or broken light beam means you are going to hear that ringing bell.

What happens if I vape on a bus?

Can you vape on a bus? Similarly to vaping on trains, vaping on buses is not illegal, but it has been banned by most bus companies for the comfort of other passengers. Stagecoach, Arriva and National Express coaches all prohibit the use of e-cigarettes on board.

Can you eat and drink on ScotRail trains?

On trains with a catering service, you’ll get a free hot or soft drink and a sweet or savoury snack for the journey. You can also buy refreshments from the trolley service.

Can you take your own alcohol on a train?

If you do have alcohol before travel, you will be asked to dispose of it at the barrier before boarding the train. You will not be permitted to travel with alcohol, there are no exceptions made to this rule.

Can you bring sealed alcohol on a train?

You may bring aboard your own private stock of alcoholic beverages subject to the following limitations: You may consume private stock alcoholic beverages only in Sleeping Car accommodations for which you have a valid ticket. You may not consume private stock alcoholic beverages in any public areas.

Can you buy tickets in cash?

If you’re shopping for plane tickets but don’t have a credit card, take hope: In spite of the trend toward “all plastic” money, most airlines will still let you buy tickets with cash or a few other noncredit payment methods.

Can you pay for travel with cash?

Traveling with Cash
There is no law against that as far as domestic flights are concerned. If you’re flying internationally with more than $10,000, you’ll have to declare the amount to customs. Other than that, assuming customs approves your luggage, you can carry as much cash as you want.

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 we take train ticket from station now?

Yes, the Railways is now giving passengers a chance to travel without reservation. You can travel on unreserved tickets in general coaches. After the corona pandemic, the Railways is once again starting to slowly reassure passengers of old facilities.

Can I take ticket from counter?

Indian Railway offers the facility of Advance Reservation via Railway Reservation Counters to the passengers. Because of digitalisation majority are preferring Advance Ticket booking via online mode.