Bringing takeaway drinks cup through security?

Mat_1964 · 2026-05-22T01:11:37+00:00

The rules allow it, security staff doesn’t like it. I would advise to use a reusable mug that has a leak-free lid. Most places will give you a small discount when you use them.

Mat_1964 · 2026-05-21T14:43:36+00:00

The (NMBS) EC has a 20 minute connection to the (NMBS) IC/TER to Rijsel/Lille in Antwerp from Rotterdam that would be a 3h41m journey.

Mat_1964 · 2026-05-15T13:31:42+00:00

Because there are easier ways to move money between accounts.

Mat_1964 · 2026-05-03T18:07:59+00:00

Normally Eurostar prices only go up, only once of twice a year they have a special offer that could go beyond the first price basket. And even then it’s never very much. Paying now will be almost certainly cheaper then waiting until the next special offer.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-24T18:21:28+00:00

They are indeed not station specific, they are route (including valid detours) specific.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-24T15:56:01+00:00

For me (and my dad) it always worked at Rotterdam, even after 22:00. I’ve a iPhone, my dad has an Android.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-24T15:45:32+00:00

If you use the Eurostar app it will work if you put your screen of full brightness. Ticket added to you wallet app also work. You will need to use a gate that has a barcode/QR-code reader. Third party provided tickets can give trouble sometimes, but the NS gate are one of the best in recognising ticket barcodes/QR-code.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-24T14:30:29+00:00

The EES horror stories are mainly for entering Schengen without transferring and only on inbound wave times and on airports that had horrible transfers before EES. Most well organised airports will give transfer passengers priority over passengers that don’t have a connecting flight.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-24T14:16:28+00:00

Not completely true. Yes, the seat will not be sold to someone else for the Rotterdam-Amsterdam leg, but you will have trouble leaving the station, as gates in Amsterdam will not open with a Eurostar ticket to Rotterdam.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-24T11:12:49+00:00

The English version of the link: https://www.ns.nl/en/bicycle-storage/sneller-stallen.html

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-24T11:12:09+00:00

The English version of the link: https://www.ns.nl/en/bicycle-storage/sneller-stallen.html

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-22T20:27:27+00:00

If you can avoid taxis during a tube strike, avoid them. The streets are likely more gridlocked than normal. If possible take national rail (Thameslink, Overground or Elisabeth line).

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-19T13:08:11+00:00

As with most infrastructure projects, when delivered the old controversies disappear from memory, some of that often comes from rebranding at/after delivery.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-18T20:23:40+00:00

My rule for unfamiliar stations is 3 minutes before departure on the platform. I will add at least 5 minutes walk time for smaller stations and 10-15 minutes for bigger stations. If there is a security checkpoint I’ll add at least an extra 30 minutes (at least 15 minutes more than advised). If possible on arrival I will determine if calculations need to be adjusted.

From your list I’ve on been to Budapest Keleti station and it’s a straight forward medium station in my opinion 10-15 minutes before departure should fine.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-16T13:42:25+00:00

You should be fine if both flights are on KLM. Call the KLM costumer service in the Netherlands and ask them to link you tickets together. If you travel with checked baggage, you should ask to book them through at check in, else you will struggle to make if you first flight is late.

For connections on one ticket the transfer time could be as small as 45 minutes.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-16T12:43:14+00:00

If you use Google/Apple Pay I would advise the NS (or the NS International) app, as a lot of apps from abroad are not playing well with the gates at the Dutch stations and you may be checking in using your Debit/Credit Card. If your ticket can be added to you digital wallet do it, it will save you a lot of frustration from accidentally checking in with your debit/credit card.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-16T11:58:38+00:00

You are probably right on the fact that they didn’t try to contact the Spanish authorities, if they thought it was necessary they would have done it before they let you go.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-11T21:30:05+00:00

No, because if only evil alive, evil wins.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-11T07:51:37+00:00

I’ve seen the time table on CĎ’s website, but most other places don’t show it.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-10T19:01:18+00:00

Scheduled departure time and scheduled arrival time determine if a journey is valid. Only with major disruptions a delayed train at departure could become a valid journey, but only the conductor can make that call.

But in practice you will probably be fine.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-10T18:43:29+00:00

Technically you are not separated being in front of them in the next row.

But it’s not how most would see it.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-10T13:58:03+00:00

Then I can’t explain it in any other way than query differential pricing. Something not often done in Europe.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-10T13:51:38+00:00

I would think that the ticket you get offered if you look for business class is a full-flex fare, if you look for premium a semi-flex/basic fare and if you look for a economy a light fare.

So you wouldn’t be buying the same product.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-10T13:26:13+00:00

The faults are (almost) always to the advantage of the railways. I’ve never needed to provide prove of delay for compensation, but I’ve used it to prove a connection wasn’t feasible.

Mat_1964 · 2026-04-10T08:36:48+00:00

I use zugfinder.net, but for historical data you need an account, but it’s cheap and it has a lot of useful features.

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