France to freeze price of certain train tickets in 2024
Throughout this year, there has been an average rise of 5 per cent in train fares in France. INSEE data indicates that, on average, train ticket prices surged…
Deutschlandticket to continue for a year, some funding modalities remain unclear
The heads of government of the federal states have agreed on further steps to ensure that the Deutschlandticket can continue to be used in local transport, at the…
49-euro Deutschlandticket a thorn in the side of Flix
Most of Germany is quite happy with the Deutschlandticket, and rail operators see more passengers on their trains. For Flix, which runs trains and buses, this is a…
Deutschlandticket a success, but who pays?
The costs of the 49-euro Deutschlandticket will be higher than forecasted, the Association of German Transport Companies VDV suspects. Where will the bill end up?
Macron dreams of a French “Deutschland Ticket”
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he is “in favour” of creating a system similar to the German “Deutschlandticket” in France, during an interview with French YouTuber, Hugo…
49-euro Deutschlandticket ‘revolution with great potential’, says German rail alliance
Four months ago, the Deutschlandticket was introduced in Germany, a monthly rail subscription ticket for unlimited travel for a flat fee of 49 euros. The German Pro-Rail Alliance…
Uncertainty around the Deutschlandticket’s future funding remains
Since the introduction of the Deutschlandticket, there have been an estimated additional 170,000 train passengers per day, commuter journeys train on weekdays have increased by 27.5 per cent,…
More commuter journeys and weekend trips following introduction Germany’s Deutschlandticket
It has been nearly four months since the awaited 49-euro ticket, officially known as the Deutschland ticket, went on sale on 3 April 2023. O2 Telefónica, Germany’s largest…
Strong demand for Germany’s 49-euro ticket following start of sale
The 49-euro Deutschland ticket granting access to virtually all forms of public transport for a month has sold 250.000 times via Deutsche Bahn alone in the first three…
Germany’s long-awaited 49-euro ticket on sale on Monday
The German new flat-fee public transport ticket is on sale since this Monday. The Deutschland ticket costs 49 euros per month and can be used in regional trains,…