Single European Rail Ticket Plan Stalled: Von der Leyen’s Vision Unmet

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who promised a unified rail ticket across Europe during her election campaign five years ago, has yet to deliver on this initiative. Despite her commitment, a single, cross-border rail ticket remains unavailable.

In a political guideline document presented with her re-election speech to MEPs on July 18, Von der Leyen acknowledged that traveling by train across European borders is still overly complex for many citizens....