Train travel: Commission aims to enable cross-border bookings

If the Brussels authorities have their way, rail travelers will be able to purchase tickets for a single, continuous journey across Europe. Members of the European Parliament from several political groups have praised the initiative.

14. May 2026
Wartende Reisende am Kölner Hauptbahnhof
A common bottleneck on train trips to Brussels: Cologne Central Station. (Imago Images)

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Last updated: 14. May 2026