In comedy pictures so often show the moments when the character is late for his train. In the film it may be funny, but in reality this situation is very sad, especially when you need to leave urgently. What to do in such cases and where to go?
If you know in advance that you will not have time on your train
Situations are very different. You can stand in a traffic jam for an hour, or you can lose your luggage on the way to the station. It is important not to panic and look for several ways to solve the problem.
To begin with, we will give you a simple but effective advice for the future. Always learn the train route in advance. The fact is that many trains have additional technical parking. Today all these routes can be found on the Internet. In addition, you can always pick up an alternative and go the other route, possibly with a transfer.
- If you are sitting in a traffic jam or do not even have time to get out of the house, there is no sense to go to the station any more. In this situation, there are two solutions. If you can quickly find a taxi that will take you to the next stop of the train in the area, boldly go straight there. This also applies to cases when you have already left the house, but you will not be able to reach the train station exactly. The second option is to call the cashier and find out when will the next dispatch and book a seat. Important point: if you have already decided to catch up with the car, be sure to notify the train's head. The fact is that your place can be sold and the situation will turn out to be very unpleasant.
- If you for some reason for a couple of days find out that you can not come to the dispatch, go to the cashier. You have the full right to re-arrange the documents or hand over the tickets. For individual tickets, you will receive half the cost of a reserved seat (with deductions for service) if you take the tickets between two to eight hours prior to departure. Full cost, if you pass the tickets less than 2 hours before sending. The cost of tickets purchased in luxury cars is fully refunded.
- If you could not leave without your will (a sudden illness or injury), there is a way out in such a situation. It is enough to take a certificate in the hospital and give it to the cashier. The cost of the ticket will be returned to you.
If you came to the station and saw your departing train
This situation is much more sad. And if you need to leave necessarily, then it's time for a panic. But this is only at first glance. So, your first action is the road to the ticket office. If you can wait until tomorrow or go another route, take your tickets . If the train left less than three hours ago, you will receive the full cost of the ticket. The cost for a reserved seat will be returned incomplete, since the expenses for preparing the flight and the contents of the car were made.
Of course, you can try to catch the train at the next station and take a taxi from the station. Such actions are justified if the long distance train or the next dispatch does not suit you in any way. But you must take into account the fact that not every taxi driver will undertake such a job. In addition, in large cities, traffic congestion is common, so you can stand there and miss the train definitively.
And another very unpleasant situation, when you have already managed to pass some part of the way or bring your luggage, and then not be in time for your train. Immediately, in all possible ways, contact the train's head. He should be aware of your delay so that things will not be lost. In such situations, your things will be put in a storage room at the station, which you will agree with the head of the train. Another important point: always keep your wallet and ticket with you. Then, in such a situation, you can pay for the seat and go to your destination by the next flight.
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