Can I get off the train at a later stop?

Can I get on a later train if my train is Cancelled?

Okay, so this one time, it was freezing. November 2024, I think. Waiting at Crewe station. Train to London. Cancelled! Argh.

Honestly, I was fuming.

Ended up just hopping on the next one. With Avanti, obvs. Showed them my original ticket. No problems at all.

Guess they just let you on if your train’s binned. Whew. No extra charge.

It was crammed. Standed all the way. Sigh.

• Cancelled Train: Avanti West Coast, Crewe to London Euston
• Month: November 2024 (cold!)
• Solution: Took the next available Avanti train.
• Outcome: Allowed on board, phew, but stood the whole trip.
• Extra tip: Keep your original ticket! Critical!

What does stop on request mean?

Okay, lemme tell ya ’bout this train thing.

Back in 2023, I was going from Glasgow Queen Street to Corrour. Craziest train ride ever, right? I mean, the West Highland Line is beautiful but… remote!

So, there’s this thing called “request stop“. Basically, the train doesn’t stop at certain stations unless someone wants to get off or on.

I almost missed my stop at Corrour. Seriously. I was buried in a book, looking at it on my stupid iPhone.

The conductor, bless his soul, was super chill. He’s like, “You wanna get off here, mate? You need to tell me!“

I thought, ‘Oh snap!’ That’s when I fully understood what it meant.

It feels like a super small town train, ya know?

Like, if you don’t tell them, they just zoom right past. Lol.

Key takeaways:

• Request Stop: Train stops ONLY if requested.
• How to request: Tell the conductor. Seriously, tell them.
• Location: Often found on scenic, rural lines.
• Don’t Miss It: Pay attention!
• West Highland Line: Watch out for Corrour.

Yeah, so that’s my “request stop” story. A little stressful. Very real, I think.

This is a train only stopping if a passenger asks.

The conductor is important.

I’d never bury my head in my phone again!

Does a Swiss Travel Pass need to be activated?

Swiss Travel Pass? Activated? No. Pre-validated. Start date locked. No refunds after. Don’t bother with station counters. Simple.

Beyond simple, consider this:

• Purchase Date Matters: The pass’s validity starts from the date you specified during purchase, not necessarily the activation date. Get that right. Or, pay up.
• Mobile Pass Option: Use the Swiss Travel Pass Mobile. Link it to the app. Easier. Duh. Phone dead? You’re stuck.
• Seat Reservations: The pass doesn’t guarantee a seat. Book ahead. Especially panoramic routes.
• Lost Pass?: Gone. Money gone too. Insurance maybe? Good luck.
• My Experience: I once nearly missed a Glacier Express connection. Because I didn’t reserve. Don’t be me. Costly mistake.
• Current Prices: Check sbb.ch. Prices shift. What I paid last year means nothing now.

Do I need to reserve seats with a Swiss pass?

Swiss Pass seats? Hold yer horses! Most trains? Nah, you’re usually good to hop on like a flea on a dog. Think regional trains. Like taking the local bus, but, you know, Swiss.

But, BUT! Those fancy, schmancy scenic routes? Bernina, Glacier, Golden Pass, Gotthard Panorama Express? You BETCHA you need reservations! They ain’t free either; gotta cough up a “small” fee. Small like the price of a decent bottle of Swiss wine… ha!

Think of it this way: Regular trains are like crashing a party; scenic routes are VIP, and you gotta pay the bouncer (booking fee). My Aunt Mildred learned this the hard way.

• Regional Trains: Free for all, like a clown car!
• High-Speed Trains: Usually no res needed. Whoosh!
• Sleep Trains: Generally, nope! Zzzzz.
• Scenic Routes: Reservation REQUIRED! Cha-ching! Prepare your wallet!
• Booking Fee: “Small,” aka depends on the Swiss bank you ask.

Seriously, tho, book those scenic routes early. They fill up faster than free chocolate in Zurich. Learned that one last summer in 2024, believe me. Aunt Mildred, Swiss wine, you get the picture? Right? Good!

Are Swiss trains wheelchair accessible?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) strives for accessibility. However, full accessibility isn’t universally implemented across all train types.

Specifically, on InterCity tilting trains (ICN) and double-deck IC 2000 trains, wheelchair compartments and accessible toilets are primarily located in first class. This raises questions of equitable access, doesn’t it?

It’s worth noting that older train models might present accessibility challenges. My friend actually had trouble navigating an older regional train once.

Accessibility information per train is key. Check SBB’s website for detailed specifics on each route and train type. Planning, as always, is essential for a smooth journey.

What is the SBB Mobile app?

It’s just an app. SBB Mobile.

Everyone here uses it. Switzerland’s public transport app. I think, over three million? Wow. Feels like more.

It’s easy, I suppose. Timetables, tickets.Two clicks, they say. I’ve bought thousands of tickets through it. Zurich to Bern. Bern to Interlaken. All the places.

It’s always there. In my pocket. It’s there when I rush to catch the 4:17 to Aarau. The times when I almost miss the train. Like that time after my doctor’s appointment at Inselspital. Stressful day, that was.

I think it remembers my usual routes. My home address on Jupiterstrasse. How I hate transfers.

It makes life…easier. In a way. But sometimes, I think about all those journeys. All those trains. And where it all goes. You know?

• Key Function: Provides real-time timetable information for public transport in Switzerland.
• Ticket Purchase: Allows users to purchase tickets for trains, buses, and trams directly through the app. Simplifies ticket-buying.
• Personalization: The app offers personalized travel recommendations and saves frequent routes.
• Other Features: Includes features like push notifications for delays, easy connection tracking, and integration with SwissPass.

Maybe too easy.

How do I contact SBB in English?

SBB contact…ugh. It’s a mess, really. Their website… it’s not intuitive. I spent ages there last year, trying to sort out a refund. A nightmare.

The support page…yeah, they have that. But it’s not…helpful. Feels like going in circles.

For claims and complaints, it’s a form, you know? Endless forms. I hate forms. My experience… tedious. Took weeks to get anywhere.

Ticket issues? You’ll likely find a phone number, maybe an email address buried somewhere. But expect a long wait. I waited 45 minutes once. It was awful.

SwissPass? Their online help section is…okay. Better than the other sections. Still, it’s not ideal. Frustrating, really.

I’d suggest trying the phone first, if you must. But honestly, I’d rather not. The website’s a last resort. Prepared for a long struggle, though. Seriously.