If my train is cancelled and replaced, must I take the indicated replacement train when I have a Sparpreis ticket?
My train is cancelled but replace by a train with the same timetable but a different number; identical to the scenario in this question.
Under those circumstances, does the Sparpreis ticket have Zugbindung or not? Normally, with a Sparpreis, the ticket is only valid for the indicated train. This requirement is lifted when the train is ≥20 minutes delayed or cancelled. Is the requirement still lifted when a replacement train with the same timetable is available? Must I travel on the replacement train, or can I now also travel on a train departing at a different time?
Reasons to want to do this could be: other time more convenient, seat reservations possible unavailable, replacement stock may be shorter thus busier, or others.
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Can I get a different train if mine is Cancelled?
If the train you purchased a ticket for is cancelled or is delayed and you still decide to travel, special arrangements will be made to accommodate you on another train (although a seat cannot be guaranteed).What happens when a train is Cancelled?
If your train is cancelled due to accidents, breaches or floods and any other reason, you will be refunded the full fare paid by you. To claim this refund, you should surrender your ticket within three days of the scheduled de-parture of the train.What happens if you miss a connecting train in Germany?
Re: What happens if you miss your train connection? 7 minutes should be enough to change trains, if your train is on time. If your train arrives late and you can't make your connection, you can take the next train. Ask the conductor on board the train to check your next connection if you are running late.Can you use a train ticket for a later train?
Anytime Single tickets are valid for any train on the date written on your ticket. If you've booked an Anytime Return ticket, then you can take your outbound journey at any time, up to five days after the date written on your ticket.*BIG Update Of RAILWAY | Railways Big Decision, Cancel Ticket for Passengers with FEVER #6
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