Advance train tickets aren't flexible, so you must catch the train specified on your ticket. If you catch an earlier train, you may have to pay additional fees, so please check with ticket staff at the station.
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Depending on circumstances (e.g. on a train that requires reservations), you may incur an extra charge but probably won't be fined. If the conductor discovers the error, then your chances of a fine increase. Bottom line is that getting on the wrong train is your mistake and you'll incur the cost of any changes.
If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.
Changes are only allowed for a different time/date of travel, so you need to stick to the same departure and arrival stations. The simplest way to amend your tickets is online via My Booking. For eticket bookings you pay the difference between your original ticket and new ticket, plus a change fee.
Sometimes they'll even say that your itinerary or tickets are even invalid! Don't worry, though, they're not invalid. If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket.
Check your train company's website to find out if they offer Delay Repay (they might call it 'delay compensation'. You're legally entitled to compensation of: 50% of your ticket price if you get to your destination between 30 minutes and an hour late.
As of 2023, tickets are only good for the specific regional train you've selected, but you can change the date or time of departure free of charge up to the day before departure, and you can change the time of departure on the day of travel.
An exchange of date and time is allowed on some fare rules. You only can change your ticket, if the rules of the fare you purchased allow you to change the ticket. Usually the cheaper the ticket the more restrictive it is. Therefore super-economy fares do not allow tickets to be changed or rebooked.
Generally, missed train tickets are not valid for later trains. European train tickets are often specific to a particular departure time and date. If you miss your train, you'll typically need to purchase a new ticket for a later departure.
If you miss your connecting trainThis means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order. You may need to show your tickets on later services as evidence of the delay.
Fact #4: Trains Can Stop, But Not QuicklySo if you think a train can see you and stop in time, think again. Trains cannot stop quickly enough to avoid a collision, which is why vehicles should never drive around lowered gates or try to “beat” a train.
If you're delayed and arrive at your destination more than half an hour late, you'll usually be able to get some money back. Some train companies will also give you compensation if your train is more than 15 minutes late. You need to keep your train tickets to get a refund.