Originally Posted by
San Gottardo
On 2) Yes, definitely the case. Neither can you book online for a printout at home or book through the mobile app when departure is less than 48 hours. You might be able to print out a ticket that has been booked more than 48 hours before departure. But if you book <48 hours then print at home is no longer possible. Pickup at the station is the only option, despite the little link button in the confirmation mail.
I booked yesterday afternoon and travelled early this morning - booked online and printed my ticket from the final booking screen
Also can't work out seat allocation though! Have had a few occasions where I've not been able to pick/change a seat and got on to find the whole carriage empty!