Trainline Railcard

dosh37

MSE_James said:

The digital railcard should have a have an animation / hologram effect on the National Rail logo, which wouldn't be visible in a screenshot. 

Some train operators do now scan digital railcards too, so it's not always just a visual inspection. 

If you were able to display a screenshot or a printed version it would open the floodgates to people manipulating the holder's photo etc and multiple people using one railcard.

You are right - the National Rail logo is animated. I would guess it's probably an animated GIF that could easily be incorporated into a faked railcard stored on a phone.

Perhaps the only option is to buy a cheap & nasty used phone just for the Trainline app.

James_Londoner

dosh37 said:

Perhaps the only option is to buy a cheap & nasty used phone just for the Trainline app.

Perhaps weigh that up against spending £30 on a new plastic or paper railcard so you can operate without a phone whilst travelling?  Depending on how long is left on the validity of your Trainline railcard, the effective cost may be even less.

dosh37

My railcard is valid until Feb 25.

I made the mistake of buying a three year digital card because of an MSE / Trainline 'special offer'.

This was despite getting screwed on the previous one because of the pandemic.

It was hardly used during the 3 year validity period. There was no refund or extension.

You live and learn. I won't be buying another.