EU proposes end to ‘five tabs, three apps and a prayer’ for cross-border train bookings

It’s a start—and the intentions are good. But passenger rights can’t depend on a specific ticket type. All passengers deserve full and equal protection, as long as minimum connection times are respected. We explain more here: erpu.eu/en/guarantee...

It’s a start—and the intentions are good. But passenger rights can’t depend on a specific ticket type. All passengers deserve full and equal protection, as long as minimum connection times are respected. We explain more here: erpu.eu/en/guarantee...

Here is our full analysis of the Commission’s proposals. We explain how we got here, what they are proposing, and why making rights contingent on how and where you buy your tickets doesn’t deliver for passengers. erpu.eu/en/the-eus-r...

If rights depend on how and where you buy tickets: ☛ Not all journeys will be available with rights. ☛ Those that can will come with extra hassle and a price premium. ☛ Passengers will lose flexibility and options. We have a better, simpler, more practical idea: erpu.eu/en/guarantee...

We are working on a detailed summary of what the EU's proposal contains and what that means for passengers. But, here is the short version: The commission has good intentions but their plan falls woefully short. Making rights contingent on how and where you bought your tickets is not good enough.

Amusing this cites Berlin to Barcelona Because that crosses two borders, which is *exactly* the sort of trip the proposal doesn't properly cover 🤨 Here's why it is a mess: jonworth.eu/how-the-gosp...

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But we also know that just writing a policy report isn’t enough. The final legislation will be shaped by fierce debate and lobbying in Brussels. Our voices, the voices of passengers, need to be heard, and to succeed we need you to add yours to this campaign. Join us at: erpu.eu

Guaranteeing rights + making it easier to purchase tickets are key if we want to make choosing rail viable for cross-border journeys. These reforms, if done correctly, would deliver better service for citizens, advance green ambitions, and support economic growth and EU businesses.

And to fix the ticketing we need: (3) The obligation on all railway undertakings to make their full inventory available for resale under fair terms. You can find the full policy paper at: erpu.eu/en/guarantee...

The easiest, most direct way, to guarantee rights is for: (1) Full rights to apply to any journey as long as all transfers respect minimum connection times, regardless of the number or nature of the tickets and transactions. (2) Minimum connection times be set neutrally & be made publicly available.

We wrote a detailed policy paper explaining what passengers need from upcoming EU legislation. But here's the short version: Passenger rights must be guaranteed however many operators are involved in a journey. And it has to be easier to find and purchase tickets for the best price.

Taking the train for cross-border trips in Europe should be the easy choice. But, as passengers, we know how challenging it can be. There’s been a lot of talk about how difficult ticketing is and the lack of rights. Now is the time to fix that … and we have a plan! Read on and join us at: erpu.eu

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