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How do I get my refund if the train is Cancelled in France?

If the train has been canceled ask for a refund free of charge until 30 days after the departure: Online through the form available on SNCF.com, By postal service adressed to Service Relation Client SNCF, 62 973 ARRAS Cedex 9.



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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.

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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.

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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.

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You're entitled to a full refund if your train was cancelled and you couldn't take the next train or decided not to travel. If you didn't use your ticket, you can get a refund without any fees - it doesn't matter what type of ticket you bought.

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The quickest and easiest way to refund your ticket is to do it online. Login to My Bookings, select your booking, and click on refund tickets.

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Compensation is based on the price of your ticket (excluding additional services), no matter what caused the delay. The amount of your refund2 is determined as follows: 30 minutes to 2 hours late: 25% of your ticket price. 2-3 hours late: 50% of your ticket price.

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So 13% of French trains are delayed by 15 minutes or more. This represents an increase in lateness over the decades since the 1950s.

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Information is also available at 1-800-USA-RAIL, Amtrak.com and the Amtrak app. You may also check the status of your train or view its location on a map. Stay up to date on any travel advisories that may impact train travel, including track closures, service updates, and planned construction.

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In this case, you will almost certainly be directed to take the next train. Don't worry if you miss a following connection, you're covered all the way to your destination because of the cancellation (this also works for delays).

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The French rail network is superb, and traveling by train is often just as quick as driving, generally very reliable and quite reasonably priced. Better still, you don't have to worry about parking, traffic, motorway tolls, or any unexpected breakdowns. Unfortunately, public transport in more rural areas can be patchy.

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You'll need to file the claim with the operating airline responsible for the flight delay or cancelation. It can take some time to get a response from an airline, so give it a few weeks to a month or so before following up if you don't get a response.

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Claiming Compensation for Flight Delays and Cancellations Delayed flights: you may be able to claim compensation if your flight arrived 3 hours or more late. Canceled flights: you may be eligible for compensation if your flight was canceled less than 14 days before it was due to depart.

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To receive compensation for a flight delay or cancellation, you must make a claim with the airline in writing within 1 year of the incident date. The airline has 30 days to respond by issuing a payment or by telling you why it believes compensation is not owed.

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