pizzaioloTrain fares are up to 30 times more expensive than planes in Europe
hubobesPrice is not even the issue for me, it’s availability. I tried to book a ticket from Zurich to London for December. There are apparently not connections available anymore. I would gladly pay more than if I would be taking a plane, just give me the option…
There is Europe problem with integrated universal ticket system. There is lots of lobbing against it mainly from France, Italy, Spain. Then there would be some accountability for late trains, connections made… They just don’t want to do it.
talThere is Europe problem with integrated universal ticket system. There is lots of lobbing against it mainly from France, Italy, Spain
I'm not sure whether a common ticket is a good idea, but I also don't see why this needs to be a barrier. Other than Portugal, and the UK, which need to connect through those countries, no other countries in Europe need France, Spain, or Italy onboard to agree to a common system. You just can't travel in those countries with it.