Detailed arrangements for taking the train from Changsha to Guangzhou alone

Precautions for taking the train

There are no procedural problems when taking the train. Just go to the train station, find the entrance, and then follow the crowd in. There are usually people watching at the entrance, so just show them your ticket. After entering, go through the security check with your luggage, and then look at the big screen. It says on the screen which waiting room your car is waiting for. When you get to the waiting room, find a place to wait for the bus. If it is the originating station (Nanjing West, Chongqing North, Chengdu), it is generally released half an hour in advance. The conditions of each intermediate station are different and are determined according to the actual needs of each station. Generally, Nanjing Station is about 10 minutes ahead of schedule. No matter how early he lets you go, don't worry, you will definitely catch the bus, don't run in a hurry, and pay attention to safety. Once cleared, there will be staff and clear instructions to guide you to the platform, so you don’t have to worry about getting on the wrong platform (sometimes you get on the wrong platform at some small stations, but just follow the flow of people). After arriving at the platform, look at the screen on the platform. There is a train number on it. Make sure it matches the train number on your ticket. Also, looking at the sign on the carriage, it should be one of the 3 trains I listed above. Find your car (the car number is written on the ticket), show your ticket to the conductor standing guard at the door, and then get on the train with your luggage. If it's not the departure station, you'd better hurry up. But don't run in panic, because the driving command is not automatically controlled. It must be issued by the train conductor and the station attendant when all the passengers on the platform have boarded the train. So move quickly but take your time. Get on the bus and find a berth (the berth number is usually on the top of the window or on the partition without a berth), and put your luggage in place (you can put it on the luggage rack or stuff it under the berth). You can do whatever you want after that, whether you sleep on the bunk or sit on the side and enjoy the scenery. It’s quite a long way to Urumqi, so it’s best to bring a book or something to relieve your boredom. In addition, after passing Lanzhou, especially after passing Wuwei, there are Gobi Desert on both sides of the railway, which is endless and magnificent.

After driving, a conductor will come to you to exchange your ticket. You give him your ticket, he puts it in his ticket folder, and then gives you a small card in exchange for it, which is the legendary sleeper card. Save that little sign. Remember, don’t stay away from the berth before exchanging your ticket, because the railway stipulates that if there is no one in the berth within a certain period of time after departure (that is, the conductor does not have your ticket but has the sleeper berth card), the conductor has the right to change the berth again. The shop is sold. Once the ticket is exchanged, everything will be fine.

As for valuables, it is recommended that you prepare a small bag with you, put your wallet, mobile phone, P3P4PSP in it, and remember to put your tickets where they are easily accessible. Be sure to keep your bag close to you, including when going to the toilet. Because you are on the upper berth, it is much safer than the middle berth or the lower berth. When you sleep, put your small bag on the side near the window, and there will generally be no problems. It is recommended that you also face your head toward the car window and your feet toward the aisle. This is quieter and safer, but some people (like me) can't sleep like this. Bring less cash. In fact, you don’t need much money on the train. Two pieces of Mao Zedong are enough. If you have a notebook, put it in a big box and don't carry it alone in your hand to avoid attracting thieves' attention.

Because the bus you take all ends in Urumqi, there is no problem of passing the station, even if you sleep well. Even if you don't get off at Urumqi, such as Lanzhou, Zhangye, etc., you can sleep peacefully, the conductor will wake you up about half an hour in advance to exchange your ticket (that is, return your ticket to you and take away the sleeper badge) ).

It is winter now, and the heater is on in the car, so the upper bunk will be hotter. And the space on the upper bunk is very small, so you'd better wear less clothes, otherwise you will be in pain.

Things to note when taking a train

Trains are the main means of transportation in my country. It is characterized by large passenger capacity, accurate train schedules, low fares, the ability to transfer and stop midway (within the validity period of the ticket), and a certain degree of flexibility. In addition, there are advantages of driving at night. Tourists can take advantage of night driving points to travel at night, which can save time and accommodation fees and get a rest on the way. In addition, you can also take advantage of the transfer feature to visit more places along the railway. The train issuance time is fixed and is not affected by the weather, which makes it easy for us to grasp the time and arrange the schedule reasonably.

You should pay attention to the following issues when taking a train:

(1) Purchase tickets

There are three types of tickets: passenger tickets, expedited tickets, and sleeper tickets. Passengers who buy express tickets or sleeper tickets must have soft seat or hard seat tickets. If you have not bought a ticket and are eager to get on the bus, you can remedy the situation by getting on the bus first and then paying for the ticket. When making a replacement ticket, a replacement ticket fee will be charged. If you buy a ticket and get on the bus without checking the ticket, you will be fined and pay a supplementary inspection fee when checking the ticket.

(2) Ticket validity period

The validity period of the ticket is calculated based on the mileage traveled. Within 300 kilometers, two days are used. For every additional 500 kilometers above 301 kilometers, one day is added. If the distance is less than 500 kilometers, it is also counted as one day. When a changed ticket or expedited ticket is used to board a train in advance, the validity period is calculated from the actual boarding date; when the ticket is changed, the validity period is calculated from the specified boarding date on the original ticket. If a passenger is ill due to illness and presents a medical certificate or is confirmed by the station within the validity period of the passenger ticket or expedited ticket, the extension can be based on the actual number of medical treatment days, but it cannot exceed 10 days at most. When travel is resumed, the remaining validity period of the original ticket will still be calculated. Sleeper berth tickets cannot be extended, but refund procedures are available.

(3) Ticket visa

If the passenger is unable to take the train on the date and train number specified on the ticket, the validity period of the ticket will not be extended or the validity period of the ticket will be accelerated and the country has the ability to do so. You can apply for early or late boarding once, but no later than 2 hours before departure. Sleeper tickets cannot be changed. When passengers change trains at a transfer station or get off the train to resume travel, they should apply for a visa regardless of the train they take.

(4) Luggage

The free weight of passengers’ luggage is 20 kg for adults and 10 kg for children. The length and volume of carry-on items should be suitable for being placed on the luggage rack or under the seat. Explosive and flammable dangerous goods, items that impede public health and pollute the vehicle cannot be brought into the car.

(5) Anti-theft advice on trains

On the train, whether during the day or at night, especially at night, remember not to take turns sleeping or looking at bags with strangers. Otherwise, criminals will take advantage of you and steal your luggage on the luggage rack.

When a train pulls into a station, there are often three excesses, that is, there are many passengers getting on and off, many people looking for seats, and many people looking for empty luggage racks. At this time, special attention should be paid to preventing criminals from fishing in troubled waters and keeping an eye on your luggage. Do not wear gold or silver jewelry as it can easily become a target of robbery.

When paying for shopping or meals in the car, especially when there are crowds of people, it is not advisable to expose a lot of money. If the money is exposed and seen by some people, it will be easily detected. Robbed or stolen.

When you leave your seat to go to the toilet, dine, meet friends, queue up to open a bottle of water, or get out of the car to buy something to eat, you must not be careless and pay close attention to prevent your luggage from being stolen. Never accept drinks from others, especially drinks that have been opened. The use of narcotic beverages to commit crimes has become quite rampant in recent times.

When you get on the bus and use your bag to occupy a seat, or when you get off the bus and ask someone to hand over your bag at the window, there is a time lag between when you leave your bag. At this time, there are many people and things and it is hectic, so you should pay special attention to your luggage. The bag is taken away or transferred.

In the car, you must take strict precautions against those who are restless, those who look around, glance here and there, and those who act crazy and bump into others to prevent theft.

(6) How to complain when encountering problems while riding the train

People buy tickets to travel and take trains. Once a problem occurs, which departments should passengers complain to? When making a complaint about a station, you should ask which railway branch the station belongs to. There is a railway office and a passenger transport branch within the railway branch. You can write to them or call them to complain. You can also complain to the Consumers Association, Industry and Commerce Bureau of the city or county where the station belongs. Complain to the price department of the bureau. To complain about a train, you must first find out which railway branch and which passenger section it belongs to, and then send a letter or call the relevant department of the railway branch or the municipal government. When it is impossible to know which railway branch or road bureau the train at the station belongs to, you can also complain to the Ministry of Railways, which will forward the complaint to the relevant departments.

(7) How to deal with lost train tickets

If you lose your train ticket before taking the train, you should actively look for it. If you remember the ticket number of the purchased ticket, it is best to report the loss at the station refund window. , in case someone finds it and then refunds the ticket, the staff can detain the ticket for you and hand it over to the public security department for review and then return it to you. If the person who lost the ticket cannot afford to buy another ticket, he can go to the local civil affairs department to explain the situation and ask for help.

If a lost ticket is found on the train, the ticket must be replaced from the station where it was lost; if the lost station cannot be determined, the ticket must be replaced from the nearest operating station at the rear; if it cannot be determined that the ticket is lost, the ticket must be replaced as a passenger without a ticket Processing starts from the train’s departure station.

If you lose your ticket and replace it but then find your original ticket, you must immediately report it to the train conductor. After being convinced, the train conductor will issue a certificate and hand it to the passenger. When the passenger disembarks at the station, hand it to the station ticket window along with the original ticket, go through the procedures for replacing the ticket fare, and collect the refund fee. In order to prevent the ticket from being lost, passengers must keep the ticket properly and separate it from the money to avoid losing both the ticket and money.

(8) Pay attention to anti-freeze when taking air-conditioned trains in summer, because the temperature in the carriages of trains running at night is less than 20 degrees Celsius, and it is unbearable to wear only short-sleeved shirts and shirts.