How to write a complaint to the railway carrier?
Complaints in English
In connection with the cancellation of the train course operated by your company, I request compensation in the amount of <select 25%/50%> of the ticket’s cost on the basis of the provisions of Regulation No. 1371/2007 on Rail Passenger’ Rights and Obligations.
Trip details:
- ticket number
- date of travel
Description of the situation and justification
On… I was travelling from…. to…. According to the timetable, the train should have reached the destination at… However, it departed delayed and I reached the destination with the delay of… (indicate how many hours and minutes).
If the rail operator did not offer any assistance while waiting for the train:
In addition, while waiting for the train, the personnel did not offer me any assistance in the form of <select meals/beverages/accommodation>. Due to the fact that I had to bear the above costs myself, I request their reimbursement. I attach the bills to the complaint.
Please, make the transfer to the indicated data: (in the case of foreign railway lines provide IBAN, SWIFT/BIC code, bank name)
Attachments: (attach copies of documents)
- ticket
- (in the case of lack of assistance) confirmation of purchases made (receipt / confirmation of money transfer)
In connection with the cancellation of the train course operated by your company, I request compensation in the amount of <select 25%/50%> of the ticket’s cost on the basis of the provisions of Regulation No. 1371/2007 on Rail Passengers’ Rights and Obligations.
Trip details:
- ticket number
- date of travel
Description of the situation and justification
On… I planned to travel from…. to…. According to the timetable, the train should have reached the destination at… However, it was cancelled, and using other connection, I reached the destination with the delay of… (indicate how many hours and minutes).
If the rail operator did not offer any assistance while waiting for the train:
In addition, while waiting for the train, the personnel did not offer me any assistance in the form of <select meals/beverages/accommodation>. Due to the fact that I had to bear the above costs myself, I request their reimbursement. I attach the bills to the complaint.
If it is not possible to add attachments:
Since it is not possible to add attachments, I will provide them in response to your e-mail.
Please, make the transfer to the indicated account: (in the case of foreign railway lines provide IBAN, SWIFT/BIC code, bank name)
Attachments: (attach copies of documents)
- ticket
- (in the case of lack of assistance) confirmation of purchases made (receipt / confirmation of money transfer)
