European Sleeper to introduce bidding for upgrades with Plusgrade
Plusgrade, a Montreal-based company that offers ancillary revenue solutions for the travel industry, has announced a partnership with European Sleeper, the Dutch-Belgian railway company breathing new life into overnight train travel across Europe. This partnership,...Read more
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 draws a positive interim balance, and appeals...Read more
Train on average twice as expensive as flight, shows Greenpeace analysis
Comparing prices of train versus plane tickets on 112 routes in Europe, the results of a Greenpeace analysis confirm what many people think: the train is often more expensive, and in some cases, a lot...Read more