Hear this out loudPauseFollowing federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, we regularly conduct random ticket verification checks onboard trains to ensure that passengers are properly ticketed. Please be prepared to show valid photo identification to a member of the onboard crew upon request.
Does VIA Rail check ID?
Hear this out loudPauseVIA Rail is committed to ensure the security of its passengers and may request to validate identification. It is your responsibility to verify that you have the necessary valid photo identification when you travel with VIA Rail.
Do you need ID for Trainline?
Hear this out loudPauseMake sure you have a Photocard to use as proof of ID. If you don't have a Photocard, you can either request one free of charge from us by filling in this form or take a passport-sized photo to your local ticket office and they'll make you one for free.
Does anyone check train tickets in Italy?
Hear this out loudPauseStarting from October 28th, 2023 Trenitalia will compulsorily incorporate a mandatory CHECK IN policy for Regional Train ticket holders. As a result, any regional train tickets specifying "NOT VALID TO TRAVEL" will require a CHECK IN to be performed which would be a process to validate the tickets for usage.
What can you bring on a train?
Each passenger may bring:
- one personal item, 25 lbs. ( 12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches, and.
- two carry-on items, 50 lbs. ( 23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each. (Pacific Surfliner: up to 28 x 22 x 11 inches each).
How strict is VIA Rail with luggage?
Hear this out loudPauseIf travelling with VIA Rail, the maximum amount of additional luggage allowed is three items per person, and the maximum length is 180 cm (71 inches). Outdoor equipment, such as bikes, skis, and canoes, are exceptions for weight and size.
What is a train ID?
Hear this out loudPauseIt consists of: A single-digit number, indicating the class (type) of train, followed by. A letter, indicating the destination area, followed by. A two-digit number, identifying the individual train or indicating the route (the latter generally for suburban services).
Do you need photo ID for railcard?
Hear this out loudPauseYou will be required to provide your passport or UK driving licence or birth certificate or EEA National Identity card as proof of your date of birth and a passport-style photo. A: Please go to "Manage my Railcard" on the website homepage to log in to your account.
Do you need ID on trains in Italy?
Does a train ticket have to be in my name?
Hear this out loudPauseCan I buy a ticket for someone else? Yes. Train tickets can be used by anyone. If that person is collecting tickets from a ticket vending machine, they will need the credit or debit card used to make the booking.
Why do you need to validate train ticket in Italy?
Hear this out loudPauseRegional train tickets can easily be bought at the train station for use that day (or any date you specify) but they may not have a specific time on the ticket. Therefore, you need to stamp the ticket in the special machine (see photo below) to validate it with the date and time you are using it.
Can you get on a train in Italy without a ticket?
Hear this out loudPauseHigh-speed & intercity trains are ticketless, you simply print your booking reference or show it on your phone. For regional trains you print your own ticket or in some cases collect them from the self-service machines at a Trenitalia station.
Do they search your bags on a train?
Hear this out loudPauseIf you're traveling by train and a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent asks to search your bags, you have the right to refuse. Law enforcement only has the right to search you or your belongings if they have probable cause to believe you are committing a crime.
How early do you need to arrive for a train in Europe?
Hear this out loudPauseAs a general rule, it's a good idea to arrive 20-30 minutes before your train's scheduled departure time so you can get familiar with the station, find the information monitors as well as find your platform without being in a rush.
What is not allowed on VIA Rail?
Hear this out loudPauseFirearms, weapons and sharp objects are always prohibited as carry-on baggage, except for on-duty law enforcement officer and other authorized armed personnel (provided they have given prior notification to VIA Rail).
What is the dress code for the VIA Rail?
Hear this out loudPauseDress code on the train is casual, even for dinner in our dining car. You may want to bring a sweater as temperatures on the train may vary. packing – Your accommodation offers very limited storage space. Carrying large suitcases to your cabin or berth may limit movement and risk injury.
How to find train ticket ID?
Hear this out loudPauseQ. Where is the PNR number printed on a train ticket? Ans: If the train ticket is bought at a railway station, the PNR number will be printed on the top left corner of the ticket. In case the ticket is bought online, the PNR number would be separately displayed on the top of the train ticket.
What is booking ID in train ticket?
Hear this out loudPauseA ticket ID is a reference number consisting of a sequence of capitalized letters and numbers. Whenever a customer raise a complaint in IRCTC, they assigned a ticket ID to that complain. And through this ID which you can track the status of ticket as well as the replies that you get on that ticket from IRCTC.