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. a full refund if you arrive more than 1 hour late.

In 2026, the right to compensation for a delayed train depends largely on the region and the specific operator's policy. In the UK, most operators follow the "Delay Repay" scheme; you are generally entitled to 25% of your fare for a 15–29 minute delay, 50% for 30–59 minutes, and a 100% refund if the delay exceeds one hour. In the European Union, under the updated 2023 rail passenger rights, you can claim 25% of the ticket price for delays between 60 and 119 minutes, and 50% for delays of two hours or more. In the United States, Amtrak typically does not offer cash refunds for delays caused by factors outside their control (like weather or freight traffic), but they often provide vouchers for future travel if the delay is significant. To claim, you must keep your physical or digital ticket and usually submit a claim through the operator's website within 28 days of the incident. Note that extraordinary circumstances, like extreme weather or strikes, may exempt companies from paying out under certain local laws.