If I printed train tickets at home, do I need to present my credit card to someone prior to boarding?
If my credit card is lost, can I use my husband's card (with the same number) to pick up train tickets?
Thanks.

I can answer for sure for the first question. No need to show your c card.

The one and only card that can be used to pick up train tickets is the one that was used to pay for them, even if it has expired in the meantime. However, "duplicate" cards of the same account might work -- is the security code (the three digits printed on the back) the same on both of your cards?

However, I do not understand why you would be picking up tickets if you already printed the tickets at home. You don't need to show your card on the train, but if it is a restricted fare, you might be asked to show an ID card.

No validation is required for self-printed tickets. You just get on the train and find your seat.

On the train, the conductor may ask for your passport identification as he checks your print-out ticket. Conventional tickets must be validated at punch machines on the station platforms, but with print-outs you just walk on to the train.

If you print out your ticket you don't need to validate it or show a card to anyone. Once on the train, you will likely be asked to show ID so the conductor can match your name with that on the ticket. If you do NOT print out your ticket and have to go to a window to pick it up, you MUST have the cc you used to buy it with.

Thank you all.

My one set of train tickets were able to be printed at home, but the tickets for a different day need to be picked up at a train station. Unfortunately, I lost my credit card and although Chase issued a new one, I obviously cannot present the new one to collect the tickets. My husband, however, still has his card from the closed account. The numbers on the front and back are the same as mine were. Do they only check the numbers and not the name on the card? He is traveling with me.

I don't think anyone can predict what one particular clerk will do at any time, since you cannot show the correct one, there isn't anything you can do but show them your husband's card to see what happens, and your own ID if they question the name. How could we know what they are checking, I've only showed them my CC but it was the one used, so I don't know what they checked on it.

All they check is that the name and credit card numbers, on the card you present, are identical to those used for the on line purchase. It is not an extremely sophisticated process. Your reissued credit card will most likely not allow you to obtain the tickets but your husband´s should.

It could come down to the general mood of the window agent.