What can countries learn from Sweden when it comes to multi-modal ticketing?
Already a frontrunner in ticketing for public transport, Sweden will be the first country to have a nationwide ticket distribution system based on the Open Sales and Distribution Model (OSDM), developed by Estonian-based company Turnit....Read more
France considers price cap for rail tickets with rising inflation
French transport minister Clément Beaune is working with SNCF to establish a tariff cap for rail tickets to make sure the increase remains lower than the inflation, he said on French television this week. The...Read more
One train ticket for a cross-border journey: within reach or distant dream?
International train travel is increasingly popular, but booking a ticket is often too complicated. At the digital event RailTech Live, we will discuss the latest in cross-border ticketing, and what needs to happen to make...Read more
Booking platform Omio reports increase of cost of flying, while rail remains stable
“Ground transport prices have been stable while the cost of flying has increased”, says booking platform Omio in their EU Mobility Report. The company sees that the average amount consumers are spending for train bookings...Read more
Funds allocated for Germany’s 9-euro ticket successor ‘insufficient’
The 3 billion euros allocated by the German federal government and the federal states for the introduction of the so-called Deutschlandticket, the successor of the immensely popular 9-euro ticket, might not nearly be enough to...Read more
German 9-euro ticket successor is a fact: launch next year
A country-wide ticket called ‘Deutschlandticket’, will be the successor of the 9-euro ticket, the Federal government and the German states have decided. Minister of transport Volker Wissing announced the ticket in a tiktok-style video, saying...Read more
CER and UIC: ‘in 2025 passengers will have a seamless user experience buying rail services’
A resolution to improve passenger experience when planning and booking international rail tickets was adopted at the High-Level Passenger Meeting in Prague by CER, UIC and the CEO of Czech Railways on October 6. To...Read more
‘European rail operators given until year-end to present ticketing system, otherwise EU will mandate it’
European railways have been given until the end of this year to come up with a ticketing system that is accessible to all via an app, European Commission Executive Vice-President Frans Timmermans has said in a...Read more
Czech Railways extends reservation period by moving from paper to digital
Czech Railways is extending the pre-sale period for reservations from closing two hours before departure to 30 minutes by means of a test for several train services, made possible by digital improvements and displays installed...Read more
The downside of Spain’s free train ticket
When Germany introduced its 9-euro ticket, train stations were packed and trains overflowing with passengers. Spain will offer free tickets, and local transport associations fear the worst. Can the trains actually handle the additional passengers?...Read more
Renfe pours millions into development of new ticketing system
Renfe has earmarked 234 million euros for investment in a new system for ticket sales. The Spanish operator is looking for more functionalities and better scalability.Read more
Germany wants to introduce ‘climate ticket’ after successful 9-euro ticket
The German government is considering the introduction of a climate ticket for trains, which would enable travellers to take regional trains at a reduced price. The plan follows on the success of the so-called 9-euro...Read more
Thibault Constant on why Amtrak has the most pleasant long-distance trains
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