What does anytime short return mean on train ticket?

Anytime Short Return have the same conditions as the Anytime Return but the outward journey is valid for one day not five. The return journey can still be made within one calendar month. All four types of Anytime ticket are available for both Standard and First Class train travel, and can only be used once each.



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With Anytime Returns the outward part is valid for 5 days from the date shown on your ticket, and the return for 1 month. Anytime Day tickets are only valid on the date shown. Your ticket is refundable (with no admin fee) if the service you planned to travel on is delayed or cancelled, and you choose not to travel.

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Anytime Return tickets are valid for one return journey. The outward portion is valid for five days including the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 in the morning after the last day of outward validity. All outward travel must be completed by this time.

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How to Get Refunds. Amtrak.com or Amtrak Mobile App: Most tickets purchased online can be canceled and refunded online. Phone: Refunds may be processed by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

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  • Peak fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in NYC terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart NYC terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. ...
  • Off-peak fares are charged all other times on weekdays, all day Saturday and Sunday, and on holidays.


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All Fares. Full refund to original form of payment if changed or canceled within 24 hours of purchase, regardless of time elapsed between purchase and scheduled departure (within one hour for tickets on unreserved services). “No Show” Policy: After departure, all fares are non-refundable and cannot be changed.

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Verify Your Eligibility for a Refund: In accordance with railway rules, you are entitled to a full refund of your ticket price if your train is three hours or more late. You can cancel the ticket in this case. Cancel the Ticket: For counter tickets, it is advisable to visit the reservation counter to cancel the ticket.

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