Staff Travel guides for holders of the Rail Staff Leisure Card
Introduction to Rail Staff Travel for new employees of Train Operating CompaniesThis is an introductory guide to the National Rail Staff Travel facilities that you are eligible for as a new employee of a Train Operating Company.
Version 6 - updated 23 January 2025
A Staff Travel Card with a dated box is valid on lines in unfaded colours on the map and to/from any stations in black and not crossed out.
Lines and station names that have been faded out are not valid for use with a Staff Travel Card.
Stations that are crossed out in red are valid to travel through or via (including for interchange purposes where appropriate) but are not valid for entry or exit, i.e. journeys cannot be started or finished here.
The maps are strictly for personal use only by staff travel facilities holders and may not be published in any form, including images of them uploaded to internet and social media sites.
Version 3 - updated June 2024
Index of stations for the Gold and Silver Status Pass Map - London Area including London Underground interavailable route
Gold Status pass is valid on lines in unfaded colours on the map and to/from any stations in black and not crossed out.
Silver Status pass is valid on lines in unfaded colours on the map and to/from any stations in black and not crossed out except from Euston Square to Baker Street which is not valid.
Lines and station names that have been faded out are not valid for use with Gold and Silver Status passes.
Stations that are crossed out in red are valid to travel through or via (including for interchange purposes where appropriate) but are not valid for entry or exit, i.e. journeys cannot be started or finished here.
The maps are strictly for personal use only by staff travel facilities holders and may not be published in any form, including images of them uploaded to internet and social media sites.
Version 4 - updated June 2024
Blue Status Pass Map - Eastern Region - London Area including London Underground inter-available routes
Tyne and Wear Metro is included within the validity of the Eastern Region Blue Status Pass unless specified otherwise on the pass.
Lines and station names on the London Area map that have been faded out are not valid for use with the Blue Status Pass.
Stations that are crossed out in red are valid to travel through or via (including for interchange purposes where appropriate) but are not valid for entry or exit, i.e. journeys cannot be started or finished here.
The maps are strictly for personal use only by staff travel facilities holders and may not be published in any form, including images of them uploaded to internet and social media sites.
Version 3 - updated June 2024
Blue Status Pass Map - London Midland Region - London Area including London Underground inter-available routes
London Midland Region Blue Status Passes are only valid on Chiltern Railways services south of Banbury and into Marylebone if ‘valid on Chiltern’ (or similar) is specified on the Pass..
Passes that are specified as ‘valid on Chiltern’ (or similar) are also valid on London Underground Metropolitan Line from Baker Street to Amersham, Chesham or Watford but not immediately between Baker Street and Harrow-on-the-Hill.
South Acton is the boundary with the former Southern Region. London Midland Blue Status Passes are valid to Gunnersbury, Kew Gardens and Richmond only if specified on the pass.
On the London Area map, lines and station names that have been faded out are not valid for use with the Blue Status Pass.
Stations that are crossed out in red are valid to travel through or via (including for interchange purposes where appropriate) but are not valid for entry or exist, i.e. journeys cannot be started or finished here.
The maps are strictly for personal use only by staff travel facilities holders and may not be published in any form, including images of them uploaded to internet and social media sites.
Version 4 - updated June 2024
The maps are available on-line only. The maps are strictly for personal use only by staff travel facilities holders and may not be published in any form, including images of them uploaded to internet and social media sites.
Version 2 - updated June 2024
Blue Status Pass Map - Southern Region - London Area including London Underground inter-available routes
An easement has been agreed into St Pancras as when High Speed 1 was opened many services from Kent were divered away from traditional London Terminus stations.
As easement has been agreed for the link between Farringdon and St Pancras, as Farringdon was the previous boundary and many services now terminate at St Pancras.
Southern Region Blue Status Passes are valid on Southeastern High Speed services on HS1, but not Eurostar.
On the London area map, lines and station names that have been faded out are not valid for use with the Blue Status Pass.
The maps are strictly for personal use only by staff travel facilities holders and may not be published in any form, including images of them uploaded to internet and social media sites.
Version 3 - updated June 2024
Blue Status Pass Map - Western Region - London Area including London Underground inter-available routes
Western Region Blue Status Passes are valid at Notting Hill Gate only to change trains.
On the London Area map, lines and station names that have been faded out are not valid for use with the Blue Status Pass.
Stations that are crossed out in red are valid to travel through or via (including for interchange purposes where appropriate) but are not valid for entry or exist, i.e. journeys cannot be started or finished here.
The maps are strictly for personal use only by staff travel facilities holders and may not be published in any form, including images of them uploaded to internet and social media sites.
Version 4 - updated June 2024
Supporting documents to use when purchasing and travelling
Passport and International Reduced Rate (FIP) Card. Eurostar will record each FIP card number against the booking.
Classes of travel on Eurostar
| Class of travel | Discount |
| Eurostar Standard | FIP discounted fares available |
| Eurostar Plus | FIP discounted fares available to holders of a 1st class FIP Card |
| Eurostar Premier | No FIP discounted fares available |
Booking
In person at any Eurostar station (at St Pancras fares may be purchased from staff at the Welcome Host podiums) or International Rail – bookmyrst.co.uk or; other agents - www.raildeliverygroup.com/rst/faqs.html#IntBook
Assistance
Those who require assistance travelling should contact Eurostar directly. The contact information is on the Eurostar website.
Availability, quota & restrictions
FIP tickets are quota controlled. Availability decreases as tickets are booked. Booking horizons are 6 months before travel. Travel is for leisure only. These fares are not for residential (commuting) or duty (business) travel. Break of Journey is not permitted.
FIP Prices
| Eurostar Standard | Eurostar Plus (only available with a 1st class FIP card) | |||
| To or from London St Pancras and: | Single | Return | Single | Return |
| Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais | £34.50 | £69.00 | £52.50 | £105.00 |
| Amsterdam and Rotterdam | £44.50 | £89.00 | £62.00 | £124.00 |
| To or from Brussels and: | Single | Return | Single | Return |
| Amsterdam and Rotterdam | £15.50 | £31.00 | £30.50 | £61.00 |
Eurostar Plus fares only available with 1st class FIP card. No upgrades to Eurostar Plus are allowed (even if offered when changing a booking).
FIP fares for children are the same as the adult prices. Children aged 4 and older must book a ticket on Eurostar. Children aged 4 can be issued with FIP cards if required.
Eurostar Snow Train
There are no FIP discounted fares available on the Eurostar Snow Train.
The Eurostar FIP Fares information is for all employees and family members who are issued with a FIP International Reduced Rate Card by Rail Staff Travel.
These fares are for holders of a Staff Travel Card unless it is endorsed on the front with one of the following:
- 5 National Rail and London Underground only. Not Eurostar
- 6 Not valid on Eurostar services
- 11 Valid on National Rail only. Not Eurostar
Classes of travel on Eurostar
| Class of travel | Discount |
| Eurostar Standard | Staff discounted fares available |
| Eurostar Plus | Staff discounted fares available to holders of a 1st class Staff Travel Card |
| Eurostar Premier | No staff discounted fares available |
Supporting documents to use when purchasing and travelling
Staff Travel Card Fares - Staff Travel Card (unless it has endorsement 5, 6, or 11). Eurostar will record each Staff Travel Card number against the booking.
Booking
International Rail bookmyrst.co.uk or; in person at St Pancras International, Lille Europe and Paris Nord only. Staff Travel Card tickets are not available to purchase from ticket offices at other Eurostar stations (including Brussels). At St Pancras fares may be purchased from staff at the Welcome Host podiums.
Other agents - www.raildeliverygroup.com/rst/faqs.html#IntBook
Assistance
Those who require assistance travelling should contact Eurostar directly. The contact information is on the Eurostar website.
Availability, quota & restrictions
Staff tickets are quota controlled. Availability decreases as tickets are booked. Booking horizons are 6 months before travel. Travel is for leisure only. These fares are not for residential (commuting) or duty (business) travel. Break of Journey is not permitted.
Staff Travel Card Fares
| Eurostar Standard | Eurostar Plus (only available with 1st class Staff Travel Card) | |||
| To or from St Pancras and: | Single | Return | Single | Return |
| Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais | £23.00 | £46.00 | £38.00 | £76.00 |
| Amsterdam or Rotterdam | £30.00 | £60.00 | £55.00 | £110.00 |
For those holding a Standard class Staff Travel Card, upgrades to Eurostar Plus are allowed (even if offered when changing a booking).
Staff Travel Card fares for children are the same as the adult prices. Children aged 4 and older must book a ticket on Eurostar. Children aged 4 can be issued with Staff Travel Cards is required.
Eurostar Snow Train
There are no FIP discounted fares available on the Eurostar Snow Train.