SNCF barriers?

[WestCoast]

They indeed have them on the Metro but they're also installing them on the mainland station as well (you won't be able to get onto the concourse without a ticket). When we were there they were installed but not in use. As they're moving to the OV-Chipkaart now and I guess they're there stop people riding the train for free to the airport etc. All the other stations on the NS network just had card readers.

That will be a pain at Amsterdam Centraal, as many appear to cut through the station to reach the free ferries at the back.

 

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More often than not there will be an on train inspection. You must 'Composter' (Validate) all card tickets purchased in France. (...)

Hi all,

If you have not stamped (composté) your ticket, look out for the first arrival of the ticket inspectors. They usually have a first go throughout the whole train and then a second one when they check everyone's tickets.

They (again) usually make an announcement claiming that passenger not having validated their tickets should report to them during their first go.

This (once more) usually avoids any trouble...