Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.
A: 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.
Railcards allow you to save up to 33% off most rail fares, including discounts on Advance Purchase tickets. There are eight different railcards available.
Show Your eTicketOpen the eTicket on your mobile device and show the barcode to the conductor. You can even print your eTicket before you arrive at the station.
If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare. However, a train company will normally allow you to claim back this extra expense on the first occasion in each year where this happens.
The simple answer is that not every Railcard is valid all of the time. Some of them are only valid in some parts of the country and others are only accepted at certain times of day. If you're travelling in First Class, then you might only be able to buy certain kinds of ticket.
About National RailcardsWe offer 9 main National Railcards, which give you savings of 1/3 off train fares. Most are available to buy online or at stations. You must carry your Railcard with you on your journey to qualify for the discount.
Can I travel without a printout of an I-ticket? No, you cannot travel without a print out of an I-ticket because if the ticket has been booked through counter then it is mandatory to carry the original ticket otherwise you will be fined as without ticket.
Purchasing Tickets OnboardPassengers who do so are not guaranteed a seat and may be instructed to get off the train at the next station stop. In those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash.
You can purchase tickets in person at any staffed Amtrak station. At most staffed stations, we accept Amtrak gift cards, credit cards, and debit cards with a credit card logo.
It varies depending on the country, but in general yes, they're allowed to do so if they need to verify your ticket or they notice you've slept “past” your disembarkation point – I used to live in NYC, and this happened to me on several occasions – or most other “ordinary” reasons.
You will be asked to provide either a passport or driving licence number or EEA National Identity Card and you will also need to provide a digital passport-style photo if you have selected 'Digital' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section.