You can book your reservations with us in 3 easy steps. By rick steves are rail passes a good value for great britain. This is a good option if your travel itinerary is complex or if you cant find suitable options on the online booking tools. This option is for customers that have already purchased a eurail pass or interrail pass and wish to reserve seats or sleeping berths. Where can i go and restrictions rail delivery group. Book taiwan hsr train tickets to travel between zuoying kaohsiung and taiwans top cities and destinations easy, quick and convenient transport. Do i need to buy a reservation if i already have a rail pass. That latest experience is a good example of one of the biggest drawbacks of using rail europe etc. Sncf portal for european agencies book train tickets. The idea of giving all network rail staff priv facilities on leisure travel crops up every year but has always been rejected on grounds of cost. You may book online up to 20 tickets, subject to available restricted unrestricted fares. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a facetoface service for personal callers.
Rail staff can get 2for1 entry to the below attractions, restaurants, theatres, exhibitions and more. Aug 08, 2019 please remember that all cardholders aged 16 an over will require to carry a national rail photo id card at all times whilst using staff travel facilities unless they are only using a staff travel card issued to a dependant of a retired staff member and the staff travel card is marked a dependant of retired. Steps to be followed by the holder of a travel pass to reserve a train seat. Trainline, your quick and easy way to book train and bus tickets across europe. There are also reciprocal arrangements in place with other local tocs which allow free travel to get to and from work. From january 2020, sncf have stopped allowing travel agents to sell fip tickets for french trains, you must now buy at an sncf station. Very good journey, efficient, fast and friendly drivers.
Choose from hundreds of preplanned train trips or create your own, then sit back and enjoy the journey with amtrak vacations. If there are any issues with your ticket, local rail staff cannot help you as you did not buy your ticket from them. Rail staff travel ltd rst is part of the rail delivery group. Book in the eurostar ticket office at st pancras, ashford or ebbsfleet international or speak to your hr or staff travel department. Exceptional customer service from agents that specialize in rail travel. We are unable to fulfil these requests until the rail staff travel office reopens. Click here for a list of my favorite rail travel books. Choose where you want to go and check whether you need to reserve a seat. Eligibility uses various criteria based upon your career history and other relevant details.
It covers just about everything about rail travel, food, stopovers, types of train cars, maps, signposts. Remember too that there is limited staff travel availability on some european trains. Get reliable flight loads for the flights you wish to staff travel on. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with an electric tea pot. Trains and travel magazine business by rail april, 1953 staff on. I can not emphasize enough how much i do not recommend using this site or these people to book your travel by rail. Denmark rail passes and train tips from rick steves. International rail now have a dedicated rail staff travel page, uk. Business travel staff home, the university of york.
Rail europe your best and fastest way to discover and enjoy europe. Travel across the european continent for 1, 2, or 3 weeks with europe rail tickets. Courtesy frank larkin mayo branch enter irish rail web site. Floor 14 pier walk, north greenwich, london se10 0es. You can take as many train journeys as you want within one day and only use one day, as long as your last train ride arrives before 11. New contact details for retired rail staff travel team. Their customer service was nonexistent and lacking. Buy your tickets online or call 1 888 via rail 1 888 8427245, tty 1 800 2689503 hearing impaired. The travel desk team will provide you with a quotation for your travel.
Theres a via rail train package thats perfectly suited to your wishes. If you know where youre going and when, booking train tickets in advance can really help you to save money. As for me, work provides an oyster card which i can use for free travel tfl and some rail services to get to work. Feel so much more of italy when traveling through it by train. I genuinely love staff travel voyage for your exceptionally competitive staff offers for some of the best hotels in the world. Rail staff travel guide for nonsafeguarded staff use this guide if you joined rail employment on or after 1 april 1996. First things first choose which pass youre going to travel europe with. Resources staff travel staff travel is managed by rail staff travel limited rstl. Current offers and concessions rail delivery group. The retired section, find it very unjust, that come the end of a train operating company franchise, the employee of a particular t. Discounts are available to children but not railcard holders.
Please note that the offer applies to rail staff that have a toc priv card or staff travel. Staff and students travelling overseas on university business will normally be covered by the universitys business travel insurance, provided they register the details of their trip on the travel log the travel log also asks the traveller to confirm that they have assessed any risks associated with the destination or activities that will be undertaken during the trip. The only discount nonpriv network rail staff get is a 75% discount on a season ticket to their place of work, but even this comes with conditions. Please note that staff travel holders are not permitted to travel in the seated accommodation on caledonian sleeper services. The railways pension schemes administrator rpmi is unable to help with staff travel queries. Just print off the vouchers and present your stctoc priv card instead of a. Its easy to book train tickets with international rail. Trains and travel magazine business by rail april, 1953. Ive now tried several different computers, and browsers on each computer, and. For those who love rail travel, this is everything about via rail, the premier passenger rail experience in north america. A minimum of 6 weeks notice is required for most nonfip applications some requests will require a longer notice period, e. Free and reduced rate travel facilities for uk and foreign rail travel. Buy tickets from our partner, and benefit from an average 51% saving on advanced purchases, as well as no credit or debit card fees when you book your train tickets.
From january 2020, sncf have stopped allowing travel agents to sell fip tickets for french trains, you must now buy at an sncf station in france or from sncf telesales 00 33 1 84 94 3635. Click on the name of the book for more information about that book. Great britain rail passes and train tips from rick steves. Planning your travel by train has never been easier. In most cases, you will be given the opportunity to order the book right online if you wish. Tickets fip travel rail staff travel one of the most treasured benefits of working on the railway for an organisation that is a member of atocrdg, at least is that after a year of employment, you qualify for your free international passes, or fip. For an allinclusive trip customized to your passions. All orders for passes and tickets are fulfilled by rail europe not by rick steves europe. You must speak to a member of staff first, dont just jump on the next train it has to be authorised first or else you risk being challenged later on. If international rail cant book your requested journey at fip reduced rates owing due to lack of availability, then youll need to amend either the time or the date, or pay the.
National rail staff travel cards application for retired staff. Ive written the wrong date on my rail pass travel calendar box. If you want to book a seat, you must do this at a national rail ticket office. Version 6 updated 6 september 2019this guide also gives information about the type of travel facilities you and your dependants can enjoy in european countries. Discounted rates vary depending on the type of train ticket or rail pass you are purchasing, and are not always offered.
Book your seat reservations quickly and easily with our online tool. Rail staffretired freereduced rate travel home facebook. We love welcoming their guests every month and always provide the lowest possible travel industry staff rates available. Based in london, the rail staff travel team is on hand five. Very nice and luxurious trip and free from all worries.
Rail staffretired freereduced rate travel facebook. My followup and being put off, i get a bland email denying my claim. To find one, just look for a db travel centre at a station or airport. Book combined ferry and train tickets from our customer service centre or any staffed station. Decide on the countries you want to visit and choose the right europe rail pass that suits your itinerary. The staff travel voyage website gives our hotel the best possible global exposure and awareness to airline and travel industry employees ever. Your seat will be reserved for you on the day you want. Tipping the train staff other than barbuffet car waiters. Half a million rail workers enjoy free or discounted travel half a million british railway workers and their families are travelling for free or with large discounts as commuters face fare rises. Scenic train vacations and packages vacations by rail. Half a million rail workers enjoy free or discounted travel.
Travel by train in europe with rail europe, your travel planner. Frequently asked questions faqs rail delivery group. Italia rail reservations and supplements italiarail. A deduction in the number of boxes available on the card which will be calculated based on the original. Finland rail passes and train tips from rick steves. Its necessary to contact rail europe which is both expensive and nighon impossible. Most of them relate directly to travel by amtrak or the history of passenger rail travel in america. Since britains payasyougo train tickets are some of the most expensive in europe, rail passes can pay for themselves quickly, especially if you travel between london and scotland. Especially when you get a eurail italy pass from rail europe, with unlimited travel that spans all the way from milano to siracusa. In fact, few european countries have so many ancient wonders stretching from one end to the other. At least 90% of the time, i find that i can book a new car cheaper at the last minute, so i just let my old reservation go. A short distance from the white sandy beach of kuta, legian art market, mega mall, nightlife, and entertainment. Rst provide rail staff travel facilities for you and your eligible dependants as current or former employees of the rail industry.
Rail staff priv travel on european trains a quick guide. Book in advance and buy cheap train tickets mytrainticket. National rail staff travel cards application for retired staff document reference. Staff there will be only too happy to provide you with information about the german rail pass and train connections. Travel concessions tocs carried at the 2012 national retired members advisory conference. Apr 07, 2015 please note that irl booking fees are currently paid by rstl on behalf of active and retired rail staff travel facilities holders fip card holders. This ebook includes tips for taking photos, not only of the southwest chief, but of tourist trains, rail museums, and private rail cars close to the southwest chief route. You should contact rstl directly, using the details above.
If your staff travel card is lost or stolen, you must complete a lost, stolen, withdrawn form and send it to staff travel. Most of the public offers are also open to holders of staff travel facilities. From 1 april, retired rail staff wanting to find out about their travel facilities will have a new dedicated free phone number to call. Some european trains cant be booked through our reservation service. Even when im not looking to book a holiday, once that email hits my inbox i cant help but see where staff travel voyage can take me.
Does each journey i take require using a separate day of travel on my rail pass. If your agency has not booked with sncf before, access this page to create your. Please note that irl booking fees are currently paid by rstl on behalf of active and retired rail staff travel facilities holders fip card holders. If you need help or advice at any stage, our friendly staff will be delighted to assist you from our hampshire call centre.
Rail europe offers a wide range of train tickets and rail passes that provide discounts to children, youths, seniors or groups of people that travel together. How to make the most of your benefits international rail. Staff travel is a benefit for retired airline employees, travel industry employees, their family members or close friends often called buddy passes. International rail train tickets booking online at. For customerservice questions, contact them online or call 800 622 8600, but expect long waits and periods of unavailability at the call desk and keep in mind that refund options are fairly limited. Stafftraveler gets you the seat availability for the flights you wish to staff travel on. Some tocs normally between those of the same ownership but not all tocs owned by each company always have deals with every other toc owned by the same company have reciprocal deals allowing staff to travel on each others services for free. With train vacation packages connecting some of the most beautiful and popular destinations across the united states and canada, amtrak vacations offers an ecofriendly, flexible, and fun way to discover america. Simply browse or search for the journey you want to make, and complete the simple online booking form. Sbb swiss rail rejects my credit card same topic as posted several years ago.
The privilege rate fares represent a 75% reduction on the public fare at the time of making the reservation and are inclusive of travel and berth accommodation. Usually contact rail staff travel as below with occasional exceptions rst contact details unless you are contacting us about a bereavement, we can only speak to or respond to queries from the prime cardholder, who will be the current member of staff, the retired member of staff, or a widower, or someone holding power of attorney for them. As an avid amtrak fan, i could only wish a book like this were available for amtrak. Staff travel, nonrev, interline, id90, zed fares, call it what you want. If you miss your train for other reasons your meeting overruns or your bus was late then the train company is under no obligation to let you travel on a later train. Traveling by train allows passengers to take in the views of the countryside and cities, spend time with family or become acquainted with fellow travelers. I have decided, based mostly on the advice that i recieved here, thank you so much, that i will not buy a rail pass and will not prebook most of my rail travel.
Do railway staff get to travel to work free by rail. The travel desk staff can often access deals not available via the internet. Staff travel tickets can be purchased at a fraction of the costs of a standard ticket, but are only granted if there are unsold seats available. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Book in advance for the greatest savings on train tickets. Tickets fip travel rail staff travel european traction. In order to book with sncf, your agency profile must be created in our system. Just browse our list of 2for1 offers, then download a voucher and present it with your toc priv card or staff travel card when you visit the attraction. In the your ticket details section click on drop down arrow beside the word adult. If your retired staff oyster card, ptac or staff travel card is lost or stolen, call staff travel on 0800 0155 073. Select from hundreds of itineraries to destinations around the globe. Rail pass italy rail europe rail travel planner europe. Get the loads for the flights you want to nonrev on exclusive hotel deals.
I also have a staff pass for the toc i work for, which covers me for travel to that place of work. Advance train tickets are available from train operators up to 12 weeks before the date of travel. National rail staff travel cards application for retired. Otherwise, call international rail on 0333 003 0423 or voyagessncf on 0844 848 5848. Then a week before my travel date, i reshop the car rental rate.
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