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« on: February 19, 2025, 12:05:27 »
Graham, and others, are probably better able to respond to this.
https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/uk-train-ticketing-mess-booking-europe-3540986
At least somebody doesn't think our system is the worst.
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2025, 12:19:51 »
A delay on one train isn't as simple to continue your journey automatically on the next train either.

You'd think the EU» (European Union - about) could sort this all out?.... Huh
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2025, 13:01:02 »
I’ve discovered Rail Europe App and so far it’s been the best of a bad bunch to use.
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2025, 19:51:06 »
Quote from: CyclingSid on February 19, 2025, 12:05:27
Graham, and others, are probably better able to respond to this.
https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/uk-train-ticketing-mess-booking-europe-3540986
At least somebody doesn't think our system is the worst.

I'd like to read this article but unfortunately it requires a log in on my Czech phone.
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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2025, 19:53:03 »
Quote from: LiskeardRich on February 19, 2025, 13:01:02
I’ve discovered Rail Europe App and so far it’s been the best of a bad bunch to use.

And it's more expensive than using individual country apps or websites.

Hint, to book a reservation on Deutsche ShieseBahn it is cheaper to use ÖBB Scotty. Explain that one EU» (European Union - about).
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2025, 21:23:13 »
Quote from: UstiImmigrunt on February 19, 2025, 19:53:03
Quote from: LiskeardRich on February 19, 2025, 13:01:02
I’ve discovered Rail Europe App and so far it’s been the best of a bad bunch to use.

And it's more expensive than using individual country apps or websites.

Hint, to book a reservation on Deutsche ShieseBahn it is cheaper to use ÖBB Scotty. Explain that one EU» (European Union - about).
I take back my previous comment.
Planning a journey for next week and my destination doesn’t exist on Rail Europe.

Can anybody advise the app I need for Poland? And Slovakia?
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« Reply #6 on: February 20, 2025, 06:37:47 »
I have for PKP Rozklad and for Slovakia IDeme Vlakom. I haven't used either app for buying tickets, just journey planning and live departure boards.
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