On 13 May, the European Commission published its long-awaited “Passenger Package”: three legislative proposals aimed at improving rail passenger protection, rail ticketing, and multimodal digital mobility services. Together, these proposals seek to make multimodal and, in particular, multi-operator rail travel, easier to plan and book, while also strengthening rail passenger rights throughout the journey.

Stronger protection for rail passengers travelling […]

TreinTramBus’ origins. Since 1985 TreinTramBus is the organisation representing the Dutch-speaking passengers in Belgium, and advocating for its rights. The association’s origins date back to the 1980s, when the BRT (now VRT) broadcast a television programme called ‘Aktie Openbaar Vervoer’, which championed the interests of public transport passengers. The programme also promoted public transport, including the first ‘Train-Tram-Bus Day’. […]