Practical guides

Travel rights

Understand the next practical step after a delay, cancellation or missed connection.

What to check

  1. Keep booking records, notices, receipts and times.
  2. Confirm which operator and jurisdiction cover the affected journey.
  3. Use the official complaint path before paying an unofficial claims service.

Published guides

What to do after a long rail delay

Keep the ticket, actual arrival time, operator messages and receipts. EU refund, rerouting, assistance and compensation rules may apply.

Reviewed 28 Aug 2026
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