Hannah GraceMar 14

One thing about me: I LOVE #trains.
And so does the #EU.
From the high speed rail plan to passenger rights legislation, #EUPolicy touches #transport policy in countless ways.

I’m preparing a deep dive on trains next.
Is there anything you want to know more about? Ask me questions, tell me fun facts.

Show threadRad und Tat
@hpod16 My question: when will we finally be able to book any connection starting or originating in the EU on any EU-based train operator site of our choice?
Mar 14 at 7:53pmWeb
Show threadHannah GraceMar 14

@radundtat
Well, the European Commission has announced the intention to put forward a legislative proposal to make this kind of thing possible. It’s especially important that your passenger rights get covered should a train be delayed and have you miss a connection in another country.
It’s called multimodal digital mobility services, or #MDMS (which sounds like some kind of drug lol) and is about connecting more than just #trains.

#EU #trains #digital

Show threadHannah GraceMar 14

@radundtat

Bonus fun fact: the #EuropeanParliament website to track the progress of proposed laws is called the legislative train schedule!

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/legislative-train/theme-a-europe-fit-for-the-digital-age/file-multimodal-digital-mobility-services

Legislative proposal on multimodal digital mobility services | Legislative Train Schedule

As part of transport policy, the European Commission plans to present a legislative proposal on multimodal digital mobility services.

European Parliament
Show threadHannah GraceMar 14
@radundtat all that said I realise I can’t answer the “when”
Legislative proposals take the time they take and honestly my info on this is out of date. I’m going to have to talk to some colleagues who are transport experts
Show threadRad und TatMar 14
@hpod16 Thanks, this is a great answer. I hope it works and happens in my lifetime.
Show threadMartin EA7KRCMar 14
@hpod16 @radundtat
That is brilliant news, hope it comes in soon