Compulsory reservation

How it is used

Used in train and pass information; possessing a valid pass may not satisfy a separate reservation requirement.

Example sentences

1. The timetable showed compulsory reservation for the overnight train.

   The service cannot be treated as an unrestricted turn-up-and-board train.

2. Because of compulsory reservation, we booked places before setting out for the station.

   The requirement changes when the passenger must complete the booking step.

Common collocations

• compulsory reservation service
• compulsory reservation requirement

Related terms

• ticketA paper or electronic document showing that you have paid to travel on a plane, train, bus or boat, or to enter a place.
• itineraryA detailed plan of a journey that lists the flights, dates, times and places in order, and often the hotels and activities too.

More terms: Getting Around & Directions

• directions
• public transport
• taxi rank
• shuttle bus
• car rental
• platform
• timetable
• get off
• within walking distance
• couchette
• request stop
• rail replacement bus