In September 2015, Budapest's Keleti station barred refugees and migrants from entering, leaving people with train tickets outside. Field reporting recorded them holding up their tickets and waiting while police controlled the entrance. A purchased journey did not lead to boarding when passport and visa rules were enforced at the station.
What distinguishes this wait is the collision between two orders: a paid place in rail travel and the order imposed by border control. A ticket promised movement, but lost its power to advance the holder when the state required another qualification at the door.