Overview
- The European Commission unveiled a proposal Wednesday to let passengers book cross‑border journeys with multiple rail companies as a single ticket with expanded rights if connections are missed.
- Deutsche Bahn announced Tuesday a DB‑Familienticket priced at €99.99 for a round trip within Germany for up to five people with seat reservations included.
- The family offer requires at least one child in the group and allows up to two adults aged 15 or older with up to four children aged 6 to 14, while under‑6s already ride free.
- Bookings open in mid‑June for travel from late June through mid‑September, and the tickets are tied to specific trains and valid only on domestic long‑distance routes.
- DB’s separate “Super Sparpreis Last Minute” pilot, which began Saturday, releases limited next‑week seats from €6.99, though early users reported few visible deals and no way to see remaining quotas.