What should I bear in mind when travelling by train in Great Britain?

In Great Britain, train travel generally works in a similar way to Germany. However, there are a few things to bear in mind.

• At major stations, the departure platform is often not announced until shortly before the train departs. Check the large departure boards at the station. Announcements will also be made. Please do not rely on the platform information in DB Navigator or on bahn.de, as real-time information is not available there.
• Train numbers are not published in the timetable. In Great Britain, trains are identified by the operator, departure time and destination.
• Please allow enough time to reach the platform and pass through the ticket barriers. Scan your ticket at the ticket barrier and the gate will open. If you experience any problems, staff are available on site and will be happy to help.
• Transport for transfers between stations is generally not included in the ticket. For example, if you arrive from Brussels on Eurostar at London St Pancras International and your next train departs from London Waterloo, you will need an additional ticket for the London Underground. You can simply use your credit card at the ticket barriers and pay for your journey using the contactless tap-in and tap-out system.