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Do they check your Railcard on trains?

Yes. You must show your valid Railcard when you buy your ticket. You also need to have your Railcard with you on each journey and present it to staff when your ticket is checked aboard the train.



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Do train conductors scan railcards? I know the hazardous affects of this but he desperately needs to go at that time. I'm just wondering if the barcode gets scanned by the train conductor, will he know that the original ticket had a railcard? Yes, they will.

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You don't need to show the Railcard when entering/exiting the station, but will need to show it if there is someone checking tickets.

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Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.

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No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.

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Customers will be able to store their digital railcards on up to two smartphones. In cases where there are two railcard holders, they can both store the railcard on their devices. The app will have a holographic logo in the design, which moves as the customer holds their smartphone and prevents the use of screenshots.

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Yes. You as the cardholder can buy tickets for your named companion and up to four children as long as they are travelling with you.

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If you bought your Railcard at a station, both the paper printed Railcard and the photocard must be presented. Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.

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It is your responsibility to verify that you have the necessary valid photo identification when you travel with VIA Rail. The name on the ID must match the name on the ticket and the photo on the ID must look like you.

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The Family & Friends Railcard gives you 1/3 off train fares for up to 4 adults and 60% off for up to 4 kids between 5 and 15.

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You can store your digital Railcard on up to two devices at a time.

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Yes, you can use up to three different Railcards in the same booking, as long as there are enough passengers in the group. We'll do all the hard work for you to find the best discount available. Railsmartr will automatically use the Railcards offering the best discount, if you have provided more than one Railcard.

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The reasons for this are varied: from the privatisation of the rail industry to the rising cost of infrastructure. The UK does not have fixed rates like other European countries such as France, which can result in flight tickets being cheaper than a regional train journey in the UK.

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Your National Railcard gives you discounts on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services.

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If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, it will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard. You cannot travel on discounted tickets until you have received your Railcard.

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Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.

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Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.

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