1.Buy tickets
*Ticket purchase: First of all, you can register an account on the official railway ticketing platform such as China Railway Customer Service Center (12306** or mobile app) and go through real-name authentication. After selecting the origin, destination, date and train number, purchase the ticket category that suits you (hard seat, hard sleeper, soft sleeper, second class, first class, etc.). After the payment is successful, remember to print the e-ticket or ** to the mobile app in time before departure.
Offline ticket purchase: If you choose to purchase tickets at a train station window, self-service ticket vending machine or authorized sales agency, you need to bring a valid ID and inform the staff of your boarding needs.
2.Prepare before you make a pit stop
Document check: Make sure to bring a valid original ID card, whether it is a paper ticket or an e-ticket, it needs to correspond to the document.
Baggage packing: According to railway regulations, luggage should not exceed the specified weight and size limits, and prohibited items are prohibited.
3.Arrive at the train station and go through security
Early arrival: It is recommended to arrive at the train station at least 1-2 hours before the train departs to allow enough time to complete the follow-up process.
Baggage screening: Before entering the waiting hall, you will need to go through the security lane, place your luggage on the conveyor belt for x-ray scanning, and you will also need to go through a metal detector door, and if you are carrying a drink, you may need to open it and take a sip for verification.
4.Ticket collection Ticket verification
Online ticket purchase and ticket collection: If the ticket is purchased online, find the self-service ticket machine at the train station and take out the physical ticket with your ID card.
Direct ticket check-in: Many stations now support swiping ID card to enter the station directly, without exchanging for a paper ticket, just hold the ID card through the turnstile for face recognition.
5.Wait for the bus
Check the display: Pay attention to the train information displayed on the large screen in the waiting hall to determine the ticket gate and departure time of the train you are taking.
Wait for notifications: Follow the instructions to wait in the designated area, or listen to the radio notifications or follow the ride information pushed by the mobile app.
6.Ticket check-in platform
Check in on time: When the ticket check begins, follow the instructions of the station staff and enter the platform through the ticket gate with your ticket and ID card.
Find the carriage: After arriving at the platform, refer to the position of the carriage marked on the platform and find the corresponding carriage number on your ticket.
7.Get in the car and take your seat
Check your seat: Once you're in the car, find your seat according to the seat number on your ticket, drop your luggage and sit down.
Boarding the bus: If you are taking a longer section and boarding the train, you can stand at the junction of the carriages and wait for others to get off the train before looking for a vacant seat.
8.Precautions for travel
Safety Reminder: Pay attention to personal and property safety, and try to avoid sleeping during the trip and ignoring your belongings.
Food & Beverage Service: There are dining cars on the train that provide food and beverages, but ** are usually higher and passengers can also bring their own food.
Smoking regulations: According to the current regulations, all EMU trains are non-smoking, and smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas on ordinary speed trains.
9.Get off at the station
Prepare in advance: As you approach your destination, pack your bags in advance and prepare to get off the bus.
Exit: Follow ** to exit the station and show your ID or ticket again when passing through the exit gate.
The above is the basic process of taking the train for the first time, there may be some differences in different countries and regions, please adjust according to the actual operation guide. In China, with the development of technology and service upgrades, more and more links have been digitized and convenient, please refer to the latest announcement of the railway department for the specific process.