Guys, looking for help.
I have used my FIP card for discounted travel in various countries but have never used my free coupons. I have sent away for my free coupons for travel in Poland on 7th/8th April but can you tell me what else I have to do. Do I still need to contact ticket companies or do I just turn up with a dated box filled out.
Thanks.
When travelling on KM (local services around Warsaw) keep in mind two things:
1) When I travelled in 2014 the guard was not aware that the FIP discounts/coupons apply on their services (or just ripped me off?) and said "it's only for Intercity" etc. I wasn't 100% sure and it was still cheap for my 40 min journey one way so I bought the ticket from him for the peace of mind. Back in the UK I checked the rules and then emailed KM customer service which first confirmed they honour FIP entitlements. Then in my next email I described that earlier situation with the guard and advised them to update their staff with the FIP rules - they never replied to me again
2) Tickets were checked by a security company (not railway) staff. I doubt they'd have a clue about what FIP is and wouldn't expect a free-flowing conversation in English with them.
I would advise you to contact PKP, KM, SKM or whatever you are going to use and ask them to send you information regarding FIP travel on their services in Polish language so you can print it and show when checked.
Sounds ridiculous, I know...
Also, when travelling on SKM in Gdynia the lady in TO wasn't convinced about 50% discount with FIP but still sold me the tickets.
No issues on PKP train Gdynia-Wladyslawowo when we got checked though.
Anyway enjoy your time there, it's a beautiful country.