Cross-border rail travel in the EU is set to get faster, more frequent and more affordable under a new plan to boost green transport.
“While demand for green mobility is growing, we need the rail market to respond much better and much faster, especially for long and cross-border journeys,” says European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean.
“This is why the European Commission now wants to help rail companies create new international train connections – by day and by night – by breaking down the many barriers to cross-border rail.”
Helping with coordination, regulations and promotion – rather than direct funding – the European Commission will start the pilot with 10 new services.
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