Dutch government to open international connections up to competition
The Dutch ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management will allow competition on the international lines to Brussels, Paris, London and Basel, as well as the service between Amsterdam and Berlin. The move is not without...Read more
Network Rail urges against train travel on Saturday in light of strike action
The unions RMT, Aslef and TSSA will carry out strike action on Saturday 1 October. As a result, only 11 percent of services will operate, and large parts of the England will see no train...Read more
German long-distance timetable change brings higher ticket prices
Germany’s new long-distance timetable will come into effect on December 11. According to Deutsche Bahn (DB), tickets prices will increase by an average of 4,9 percent as a result of unprecedented cost increases.Read more
How to improve passenger information?
Recent trips across Europe demonstrate a significant lack of up-to-date information in the event of traffic disruptions. Part of the reason is that railroads are somewhat sluggish companies that operate through compartmentalised departments, even when...Read more
RFI presents plans for Bergamo train station rejuvenation
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) and the Bergamo municipality have presented their plans for the city’s new train station. The 80-million euro project will be part of a larger redevelopment effort planned for the area, known...Read more
Belgian railways next to offer steep discounts
Starting on Friday, Belgian operator NMBS/SNCB will offer a monthly train pass at half price for domestic train travel. The move is intended to entice people to use the train for their daily commutes. The...Read more
Renfe sees strong recovery in passenger numbers and occupancy rates
Renfe has ended the summer season with more than 7,5 million travellers on its AVE high-speed trains and long-distance services. The Spanish operator has also seen the average occupancy rate recover compared to last year.Read more
German government announces 9-euro ticket successor campaign
The German federal government will launch a new flat-fee public transport ticket as part of a major new relief package aimed at cushioning the effects of rising inflation and energy costs, which was announced over...Read more
UK rail passenger numbers hit post-pandemic high
Rail passenger numbers in the UK were at 95 percent of pre-corona levels earlier this month, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has said. Passenger levels were consistently above 93 percent of pre-COVID levels in during...Read more
Renfe beefs up customer service operation following start of free ticket campaign
Renfe has hired 851 new employees for its customer service division, who will be active on Renfe stations and at its call centre. The move comes in the wake of the announcement of free train...Read more
Spain’s free train tickets on sale as of today
Spain’s free train ticket campaign kicked off earlier on Wednesday, with registered Renfe users being able to obtain free passes for the Cercanías, Rodalies de Catalunya and Media Distancia routes online. The company has welcomed...Read more
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz throws weight behind plans for 9-euro ticket successor
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lauded the country’s 9-euro ticket for public transport, labelling it as “one of the best ideas of late”. Based on its success, Scholz now wants to look into a simplified...Read more
British strikes: the revision sheet
A series of planned strikes on the British rail network make this a very long weekend indeed. Thursday, Friday and Saturday may not be good days to move people or produce around Great Britain, so...Read more