Train Tickets & Station Announcements
Buy the right ticket and understand station announcements.
Off-peak return to Manchester, please.
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Buying a ticket4
Finding your train3
Announcements4
- This train terminates here. All change, pleaseAnnouncement: last stop, everyone off.
- We're currently being held at a red signalThe train has stopped and is waiting for permission to move.
- Due to a shortage of train crew, this service has been cancelledThere's no driver or guard available.
- It's a rail replacement busNo trains are running, usually because of weekend engineering works, so a coach runs the route instead.
On board4
- Sorry, I think you might be in my seat. I've got it reservedPolite way to claim a seat you booked.
- Is this the quiet coach?A carriage where you're not meant to take calls or talk loudly
- Tickets from Reading, pleaseThe guard checking tickets for people who just got on.
- I'm going to claim Delay RepayCompensation for delayed trains.
Check yourself15 questions
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A 'return' ticket is:
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