If there is anyone who is experienced in taking the train, it is Thibault Constant. On his Youtube channel Simply Railway he reports on train trips across the world. Having spent more than 300 nights...Read more
Interview“We all know that booking international rail tickets can be quite difficult, but how big is the problem?” That was the question that Thomas Preslmayr and students of the Austrian St. Pölten University of Applied...Read more
Finnish operator VR is offering free tickets for commuter trains, where train rides can be ‘tested’ free of charge for 24 hours on a predetermined day in an effort to convince people to choose the...Read more
The major European railway companies celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Interrail Pass. To mark the occasion, the Interrail Continuous Pass is offered with a 50-percent discount from Friday May 6 until May 10.Read more
Deutsche Bahn has partnered with WorldTicket, a global provider of passenger service systems and distribution technology to airlines. The companies aim to make it easier for travellers to seamlessly book rail and air travel on...Read more
Deutsche Bahn staff are concerned about large crowds in trains and stations due to the introduction of a more affordable pass to travel on public transport. To counteract the impact of soaring fuel prices, the...Read more
The UK government has surprised the travel market with the announcement of a snap sale of passenger train tickets, claiming to cut the cost of rail travel in half. Ministers say it will re-invigorate the...Read more
BackgroundCreated in 1972 in the wake of the hippie movement, the Interrail pass celebrates its 50th anniversary this March. Initially aimed at young people, the pass for train travel across Europe is increasingly popular, across...Read more
OpinionGetting a single ticket on a journey made up of various rail parts still is out of reach in 2021. Even though ease of choice and payment could be the number one reason for people...Read more
COLUMN – The reputation of international train tickets is not as positive as it should be. International
train tickets are considered expensive and difficult to book. In reality, they can be amazingly cheap, but are a...Read more
International train tickets that can be booked further ahead through more different platforms and better support in case of delays. These are the first steps towards a seamless ticketing system to be realised by 2030....Read more
During RailTech Europe, various presentations are focused on public transport. From international train travel, high-speed lines and ticketing, to research into passenger behaviour in corona time. But with over a hundred speakers in the programme,...Read more
The proposed new passenger rights agreement by Member States and the EU Parliament does not go far enough to make rail more attractive, says ALLRAIL, which represents independent passenger rail companies. They are critical about...Read more
Railway undertakings are paying more and more attention to self-service digital services. Tickets purchased via mobile apps or online shops have already become the rule for passengers. As a further step, the operators are developing...Read more
Britain’s non-franchised railway companies were on the verge of extinction for four months. Now the situation has changed for the better. While Hull Trains is just returning on tracks, Grand Central is adding new connections....Read more