Unusual goods such as perishable foods that spread an unpleasant odor, or plants. Dangerous goods knives, firearms, explosives, flammable liquids (petrol, paint, etc.) and all other hazardous (chemical, biological, etc.) products.
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Bring your own food and wine on board and have a picnic on the train. The departure boards will not show which platform (quai) will be used until about 20 minutes before departure, so there is not much point in being there earlier. Seats are allocated when you buy the tickets.
All special luggage items must be transported in a case no greater than 2 meters long. If you are travelling with special luggage items you may, in addition, take with you 1 extra luggage item only (max. 75 x 53 x 30 cm) and 1 piece of hand luggage.
Two inspections are carried out for each passenger. The first inspection is performed when boarding the train by the platform staff. The Train Manager then ensures, once on board, that you indeed have a valid ticket for the train boarded.
Your ticket will be requested during inspections before boarding and once on board. An identity document may be requested to check the accuracy of your ticket or during a random customs inspection.
What's the difference between Eurostar and Thalys? There is no difference - Eurostar and Thalys are now one under the Eurostar name. Our high-speed trains link the UK to France, Belgium and the Netherlands via the Channel Tunnel. And we also run high-speed trains connecting Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands.
A typical example is Thalys, which has a monopoly of high-speed trains between Paris and Amsterdam. Due to its monopoly, it can ask high prices for tickets. Thalys sells tickets for the highest prices per kilometre in Europe.
No need to print an email or take a ticket with you! With your smartphone, you can have a e-Ticket. In addition, the mobile site and the Thalys app enable you to access all of your e-Tickets reservations and traffic information for saved, upcoming journeys.
Explosives and flammable items, such as fireworks, gas, and aerosols. Poisonous and toxic substances, including pesticides and certain chemicals. Lithium batteries and other hazardous materials, as these can pose a safety risk if not handled properly.
Explosives and inflammable items - fireworks or aerosol spray paint for example, and other inflammable and toxic substances such as acids - are prohibited on flights. They may not be carried in either cabin or checked baggage. No weapons of any kind are allowed on board the aircraft.
The Comfort Class seating saloons are identical to those in Premiere Class so have more comfortable seating than in Standard Class. The core difference in the travel experience between the Comfort and Premiere classes is the catering, as Premiere Class travellers are served a complimentary light meal at their seats.
Can ticket inspectors scan contactless cards? They'll only be able to read the information printed on the front of your card. If the card shown to the Revenue Inspector shows that you didn't touch in, you could be charged a maximum fare for the journey.