Train advice from the Man in Seat 61...

The Man in Seat 61

Share on Facebook

'Priv' travel on European trains

Rail staff travel in europe.

  • Buy train tickets
  • Buy ferry tickets
  • Book a hotel
  • Privacy & cookies
  •   Home

Train travel UK & Ireland...

Train travel in europe..., train travel in asia..., train travel in africa..., train travel in america..., train travel in australasia, a great perk if you work for a uk train company.

If you have worked for a British train operating company for over 12 months and are entitled to reduced rate or free travel on British trains, you are almost certainly entitled to free or reduced rate travel on most European trains as well.  Your partner and dependent children also qualify.  This is an amazing perk, though it's often not 'advertised' by your employer.  Network Rail safeguarded staff employed before 31 March 1996 also get this perk, although NR staff who joined after this date don't.

How does it work?

There are two basic options for travelling in Europe on 'privs':  (1) using an FIP International Reduced Rate card to get a discount or (2) using FIP International Free Travel Coupons for (in most cases) completely free travel.

(1) FIP International Reduced Rate Card & how to get one

There are special rates on Eurostar for holders of FIP cards, you can buy these from Eurostar telesales or from agencies such as International Rail, 0333 003 0423 or via www.bookmyrst.co.uk .

London to Paris or Brussels costs £34.50 each way in standard or £52.50 in standard premier (1st class) with an FIP card.

London to Any Belgian Station costs £46.50 each way in standard or £70.50 in standard premier (1st class) with an FIP card.

London to Rotterdam or Amsterdam costs £44.50 each way in standard or £62.00 in standard premier (1st class) with an FIP card.

(2)  FIP International Free Coupon Tickets & how to order them

How to make reservations.

Option 1, International Rail who have the current official contract for handling staff bookings. FIP booking requests must be submitted through their dedicated Rail Staff Travel page at www.bookmyrst.co.uk , they no longer accept phone bookings.  Feedback appreciated .

Option 2, Trains Europe ( www.trainseurope.co.uk ) on 01354 660222 , lines open 09:00-19:00 Monday to Friday, 10:00-15:00 Saturdays & Sundays.  They do FIP tickets, one traveller has already reported great service. Feedback appreciated .

Option 3, Ffestiniog Travel ( www.ffestiniogtravel.co.uk ).  FIP booking requests must be submitted by email to [email protected] .

More information, a discussion forum & to read up on the small print

How to apply, more information welcome.

Feedback would be welcome , if you're a member of rail staff and use your free or reduced rate European travel facilities.

Back to top

Back to home page

Rail Staff Travel Guide for Safeguarded National Rail Staff - Rail Staff Travel is part of the Rail Delivery Group

  • Download HTML
  • Download PDF

Rail Staff Travel Guide for Safeguarded National Rail Staff - Rail Staff Travel is part of the Rail Delivery Group

  • Arts & Entertainment

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE - General Information on Entitlements and Benefits for International Staff - unhcr

  • Government & Politics

Air2Rail Reducing CO2 from intra-European aviation by a modal shift from air to rail - Transport & Environment

  • World Around

U-center GNSS evaluation software for Windows - U-Blox

  • Hobbies & Interests

The American Express Card Membership Rewards 2019 Catalogue

  • Food & Drink

BIS Working Papers Funding liquidity risk: definition and measurement

  • Uncategorized

Minimum Wage Review 2018 - November 2018 LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION POLICY - MBIE

  • Health & Fitness

Benefit Guide Malcor Medical Aid Scheme

  • Home & Garden

Landmark 365 User Guide 2020 - Heartland Owners Manuals

  • IT & Technique

Oster Griddle Temperature Guide - Property Pro Group

  • Cars & Machinery

The hawking prohibition - REGULATORY GUIDE 38 - ASIC

  • Style & Fashion

User Guide Version 5.0 - Addvalue Technologies

Select a language

  • Eurostar.com home
  • Help centre

How do I book a FIP or PRIV ticket?

If you’re a current Eurostar colleague

  If you don’t work for Eurostar or are a retired Eurostar employee  

Was this answer helpful?

Quick links:.

Book a ticket

Print my ticket

Change my ticket

Engineering/Strike information

Live train updates

Most popular:

Can I change my booking?

Can I cancel my ticket and get a refund?

How can I get in touch with Eurostar?

What is Eurostar's compensation policy in case of delays?

What security checks are there at the station?

Contact us:

  • Infrastructure
  • Mental Health
  • Rail Projects
  • Subways and Underground
  • Train Operating Companies
  • Training & Recruitment
  • RailStaff Awards
  • Community Rules
  • Privacy Policy

Logo

RailStaff was launched in 1997 after the UK Rail Industry was privatised and it quickly became established as a leading rail publication in the UK, due to its positive support of the industry, and now reaches over 100,000 readers per month.

01530 816 444

[email protected], rail media house, le67 3fp, uk, latest articles, popular categories.

  • Rail News 3279
  • People 1188
  • Industry News 953
  • Rail Business 551
  • Rail Projects 510

IMAGES

  1. Rail staff 'priv' travel on European trains

    rail staff travel priv

  2. Fillable Online Rail staff 'priv' travel on European trains

    rail staff travel priv

  3. British rail staff hi-res stock photography and images

    rail staff travel priv

  4. Rail Staff Travel Guide for Safeguarded National Rail Staff / rail

    rail staff travel priv

  5. Railway staff travel facilities campaign

    rail staff travel priv

  6. Staff travel

    rail staff travel priv

VIDEO

  1. Fast CP 143W By Finch

COMMENTS

  1. Rail Staff Travel - Rail Delivery Group

    Rail Staff Travel (RST) provides rail staff travel facilities for eligible Active and Retired Employees of the rail industry and eligible family members. RST is part of the Rail Delivery Group. Information on using staff travel facilities is published in the guides on the Where Can I Go and Restrictions page.

  2. Login

    Important Information: If you encounter any problems in completing payment of your ticket purchase, please wait a few minutes and try again. We are working to resolve an intermittent issue.

  3. Where Can I Go and Restrictions - Rail Delivery Group

    These documents help you understand how and when you can use your Rail Staff Travel privileges. Staff travellers must ensure priority is given to fare-paying passengers. They should, whenever possible, seek to travel on lightly-loaded services.

  4. Rail Staff Travel Guide for holders of a Staff Travel Card

    The use of Staff Travel Card boxes and single/return staff discounted (priv rate) tickets for Residential Travel is not permitted for employees, partners or child dependants.

  5. Rail staff 'priv' travel on European trains - a quick guide

    A quick guide to the free and reduced rate entitlement for 'priv' train travel in Europe for British rail industry employees.

  6. RST Online Terms and Conditions - railstafftravel.com

    If you, or a family member, use your online account to purchase Priv-rate tickets for someone who is not eligible it puts your rail staff travel facilities at risk. This is covered in our Conditions of Issue and Use.

  7. Rail Staff Travel Guide for Safeguarded National Rail Staff ...

    Rail Staff Travel Guide for Safeguarded staff 3.1.2 Priv-rate tickets Once the allocation of free journeys has been used up (or if you choose) you can purchase unlimited Priv-rate journeys on production of the Staff Travel Card. Unless your Staff Travel Card is endorsed with 9, 10 or 11, Priv-rate travel facilities are available also on the ...

  8. How do I book a FIP or PRIV ticket? - Eurostar Help Centre

    You can book FIP or PRIV fares on our internal booking app or in the ticket office at St Pancras International. If you don’t work for Eurostar or are a retired Eurostar employee. If you are a current or retired UK rail company employee, you can visit the International Rail website at www.bookmyrst.co.uk or contact Trains Europe by email at ...

  9. 2. About this privacy policy - railstafftravel.com

    RST is part of the Rail Delivery Group and provides rail staff travel facilities for eligible rail industry employees and your dependants. RST is the data controller for all personal data provided via this website, and as such is responsible for ensuring its lawful and appropriate handling.

  10. Priv Travel contact changes - RailStaff

    Retired railway staff wanting to check priv travel facilities can call Rail Staff Travel on 0800 652 1700, a dedicated free phone number. Based in London, the Rail Staff Travel team is on hand five days a week to answer queries from former rail staff and their families either by phone, e-mail or letter.