Does “carriage†mean that I am on my own on this SNCF itinerary?
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I am using the SNCF Android app to plan a trip to a small French city.
While the first leg of the trip is by the TGV, the second leg is by "carriage".
My dictionary explains "carriage" as either:
- A rail car, especially one designed for the conveyance of passengers.
- A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
But the icon looks awfully like a personal car. And the map icon on the right opens the system's itinerary app.
My question: Is that leg provided by SNCF and included in the ticket's price? Or are they telling me that I am on my own for that leg?
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I am using the SNCF Android app to plan a trip to a small French city.
While the first leg of the trip is by the TGV, the second leg is by "carriage".
My dictionary explains "carriage" as either:
- A rail car, especially one designed for the conveyance of passengers.
- A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
But the icon looks awfully like a personal car. And the map icon on the right opens the system's itinerary app.
My question: Is that leg provided by SNCF and included in the ticket's price? Or are they telling me that I am on my own for that leg?
sncf
asked Aug 7 at 9:40
nic
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The French version of the SNCF site uses the word "voiture", which means car. I assume this is some kind of shared taxi or similar. However, when I try to buy a ticket (which is a different part of the SNCF site), this journey does not show up. So it's a bit mysterious. Maybe someone with local knowledge can help?
– anomuse
Aug 7 at 9:53
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It would be helpful if you reveal exactly which itinerary you are searching for (from, to, time of travel). When I search for travel possibilities from Angers to Thouars, I only get regular train connections, most with a transfer in Saumur.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Aug 7 at 10:45
This is the SNCF's version of a "door to door" itinerary. You usually only see those non-public transport segments when you pick an origin or destination which is not a train station (so they include getting to/from the train station), but apparently in this case they deemed it a better option...
– jcaron
Aug 7 at 11:45
Confusingly, "voiture" is also used by SNCF to refer to train carriages, as in "Voiture 7 place 23".
– nic
Aug 8 at 2:37
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I am using the SNCF Android app to plan a trip to a small French city.
While the first leg of the trip is by the TGV, the second leg is by "carriage".
My dictionary explains "carriage" as either:
- A rail car, especially one designed for the conveyance of passengers.
- A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
But the icon looks awfully like a personal car. And the map icon on the right opens the system's itinerary app.
My question: Is that leg provided by SNCF and included in the ticket's price? Or are they telling me that I am on my own for that leg?
sncf
asked Aug 7 at 9:40
nic
5,09713063
I am using the SNCF Android app to plan a trip to a small French city.
While the first leg of the trip is by the TGV, the second leg is by "carriage".
My dictionary explains "carriage" as either:
- A rail car, especially one designed for the conveyance of passengers.
- A wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power.
But the icon looks awfully like a personal car. And the map icon on the right opens the system's itinerary app.
My question: Is that leg provided by SNCF and included in the ticket's price? Or are they telling me that I am on my own for that leg?
sncf
asked Aug 7 at 9:40
nic
5,09713063
edited Aug 7 at 10:17
asked Aug 7 at 9:40
nic
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asked Aug 7 at 9:40
nic
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asked Aug 7 at 9:40
nic
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The French version of the SNCF site uses the word "voiture", which means car. I assume this is some kind of shared taxi or similar. However, when I try to buy a ticket (which is a different part of the SNCF site), this journey does not show up. So it's a bit mysterious. Maybe someone with local knowledge can help?
– anomuse
Aug 7 at 9:53
2
It would be helpful if you reveal exactly which itinerary you are searching for (from, to, time of travel). When I search for travel possibilities from Angers to Thouars, I only get regular train connections, most with a transfer in Saumur.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Aug 7 at 10:45
This is the SNCF's version of a "door to door" itinerary. You usually only see those non-public transport segments when you pick an origin or destination which is not a train station (so they include getting to/from the train station), but apparently in this case they deemed it a better option...
– jcaron
Aug 7 at 11:45
Confusingly, "voiture" is also used by SNCF to refer to train carriages, as in "Voiture 7 place 23".
– nic
Aug 8 at 2:37
add a comment |Â
1
The French version of the SNCF site uses the word "voiture", which means car. I assume this is some kind of shared taxi or similar. However, when I try to buy a ticket (which is a different part of the SNCF site), this journey does not show up. So it's a bit mysterious. Maybe someone with local knowledge can help?
– anomuse
Aug 7 at 9:53
2
It would be helpful if you reveal exactly which itinerary you are searching for (from, to, time of travel). When I search for travel possibilities from Angers to Thouars, I only get regular train connections, most with a transfer in Saumur.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Aug 7 at 10:45
This is the SNCF's version of a "door to door" itinerary. You usually only see those non-public transport segments when you pick an origin or destination which is not a train station (so they include getting to/from the train station), but apparently in this case they deemed it a better option...
– jcaron
Aug 7 at 11:45
Confusingly, "voiture" is also used by SNCF to refer to train carriages, as in "Voiture 7 place 23".
– nic
Aug 8 at 2:37
1
1
The French version of the SNCF site uses the word "voiture", which means car. I assume this is some kind of shared taxi or similar. However, when I try to buy a ticket (which is a different part of the SNCF site), this journey does not show up. So it's a bit mysterious. Maybe someone with local knowledge can help?
– anomuse
Aug 7 at 9:53
The French version of the SNCF site uses the word "voiture", which means car. I assume this is some kind of shared taxi or similar. However, when I try to buy a ticket (which is a different part of the SNCF site), this journey does not show up. So it's a bit mysterious. Maybe someone with local knowledge can help?
– anomuse
Aug 7 at 9:53
2
2
It would be helpful if you reveal exactly which itinerary you are searching for (from, to, time of travel). When I search for travel possibilities from Angers to Thouars, I only get regular train connections, most with a transfer in Saumur.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Aug 7 at 10:45
It would be helpful if you reveal exactly which itinerary you are searching for (from, to, time of travel). When I search for travel possibilities from Angers to Thouars, I only get regular train connections, most with a transfer in Saumur.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Aug 7 at 10:45
This is the SNCF's version of a "door to door" itinerary. You usually only see those non-public transport segments when you pick an origin or destination which is not a train station (so they include getting to/from the train station), but apparently in this case they deemed it a better option...
– jcaron
Aug 7 at 11:45
This is the SNCF's version of a "door to door" itinerary. You usually only see those non-public transport segments when you pick an origin or destination which is not a train station (so they include getting to/from the train station), but apparently in this case they deemed it a better option...
– jcaron
Aug 7 at 11:45
Confusingly, "voiture" is also used by SNCF to refer to train carriages, as in "Voiture 7 place 23".
– nic
Aug 8 at 2:37
Confusingly, "voiture" is also used by SNCF to refer to train carriages, as in "Voiture 7 place 23".
– nic
Aug 8 at 2:37
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This actually means "travel on your own". The trip between Angers Saint-Laud and Thouars in your itinerary is neither included in your ticket nor operated by SNCF.
Have a look at the output from the scnf website below:
You didn't state the date you were looking for, so I just chose next Sunday. The connection by train is quite bad, so they show you how long you would need taking a car instead of train. This is a standard feature (unless you deselect the car option in the "transport type" menu) - you're offered the fastest connections along with more convenient or cheaper options.
answered Aug 7 at 11:19
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oldest
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
This actually means "travel on your own". The trip between Angers Saint-Laud and Thouars in your itinerary is neither included in your ticket nor operated by SNCF.
Have a look at the output from the scnf website below:
You didn't state the date you were looking for, so I just chose next Sunday. The connection by train is quite bad, so they show you how long you would need taking a car instead of train. This is a standard feature (unless you deselect the car option in the "transport type" menu) - you're offered the fastest connections along with more convenient or cheaper options.
answered Aug 7 at 11:19
asdfex
1,9261015
add a comment |Â
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
This actually means "travel on your own". The trip between Angers Saint-Laud and Thouars in your itinerary is neither included in your ticket nor operated by SNCF.
Have a look at the output from the scnf website below:
You didn't state the date you were looking for, so I just chose next Sunday. The connection by train is quite bad, so they show you how long you would need taking a car instead of train. This is a standard feature (unless you deselect the car option in the "transport type" menu) - you're offered the fastest connections along with more convenient or cheaper options.
answered Aug 7 at 11:19
asdfex
1,9261015
add a comment |Â
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
up vote
11
down vote
accepted
This actually means "travel on your own". The trip between Angers Saint-Laud and Thouars in your itinerary is neither included in your ticket nor operated by SNCF.
Have a look at the output from the scnf website below:
You didn't state the date you were looking for, so I just chose next Sunday. The connection by train is quite bad, so they show you how long you would need taking a car instead of train. This is a standard feature (unless you deselect the car option in the "transport type" menu) - you're offered the fastest connections along with more convenient or cheaper options.
answered Aug 7 at 11:19
asdfex
1,9261015
This actually means "travel on your own". The trip between Angers Saint-Laud and Thouars in your itinerary is neither included in your ticket nor operated by SNCF.
Have a look at the output from the scnf website below:
You didn't state the date you were looking for, so I just chose next Sunday. The connection by train is quite bad, so they show you how long you would need taking a car instead of train. This is a standard feature (unless you deselect the car option in the "transport type" menu) - you're offered the fastest connections along with more convenient or cheaper options.
answered Aug 7 at 11:19
asdfex
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edited Aug 7 at 12:24
answered Aug 7 at 11:19
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answered Aug 7 at 11:19
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answered Aug 7 at 11:19
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The French version of the SNCF site uses the word "voiture", which means car. I assume this is some kind of shared taxi or similar. However, when I try to buy a ticket (which is a different part of the SNCF site), this journey does not show up. So it's a bit mysterious. Maybe someone with local knowledge can help?
– anomuse
Aug 7 at 9:53
2
It would be helpful if you reveal exactly which itinerary you are searching for (from, to, time of travel). When I search for travel possibilities from Angers to Thouars, I only get regular train connections, most with a transfer in Saumur.
– Tor-Einar Jarnbjo
Aug 7 at 10:45
This is the SNCF's version of a "door to door" itinerary. You usually only see those non-public transport segments when you pick an origin or destination which is not a train station (so they include getting to/from the train station), but apparently in this case they deemed it a better option...
– jcaron
Aug 7 at 11:45
Confusingly, "voiture" is also used by SNCF to refer to train carriages, as in "Voiture 7 place 23".
– nic
Aug 8 at 2:37