United for a More Connected and Sustainable Europe! https://erpu.euhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.euhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mumkuh6ywc2bAs passengers, we know how wonderful it is to take the train … but we also have first-hand experience of the challenges, especially when travelling across borders. Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing stories from some of our members that illustrate some of those problems. (And how to fix them!)03 Sep 2026 13:34 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumkuh6ywc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mujk5lvbkk2j🇪🇺 📺️ We are watching the EU’s Committee on Transport and Tourism exchange of views with the European Commission on the Passenger Package this morning. What about you? https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/webstreaming/committee-on-transport-and-tourism-ordinary-meeting_20260902-1000-COMMITTEE-TRAN02 Sep 2026 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujk5lvbkk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3muen6rgjek2wStarting next week ERPU co-founder and board member @jonworth.eu is going for a new world record: the fastest time on the longest uninterrupted rail journey in Europe! 6281.6km of train travel from Kemijärvi, Finland to Lagos, Portugal.31 Aug 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3muen6rgjek2whttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mu553wxem222You can now become an official member! https://erpu.eu/en/become-a-member-of-erpu For only €12 a year you will have a direct say in the future of ERPU. We will, of course, continue to work on behalf of all passengers but, we hope you will formally join us so that we can be an even stronger voice for passengers.28 Aug 2026 10:17 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu553wxem222https://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mtghusfrtk2cIt's summer, which means a lot of you are probably taking a train somewhere for vacation. Where did you go? Was it a short trip to the seaside? A cross-border journey to see the eclipse? (Or, did you end up driving or flying because the train didn't work out?)19 Aug 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtghusfrtk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mruhf6njcc2xWe just submitted our official feedback on the EU’s proposed Passenger Package: https://erpu.eu/files/erpu_passenger_package_feedback.pdf 3 key points: 1. We support the “sharing obligation”. 2. We oppose the “single platform / transaction” requirement. 3. We need clarity on how rights will be realised at the point of disruption.30 Jul 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mruhf6njcc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mntnji55vk2wBig news: We’re official! This past weekend we completed the paperwork to officially become a non-profit organisation. The European Rail Passengers Union is now established as an ASBL in Belgium. This is a big step forward for our legitimacy, sustainability, & transparency as an organisation. [1/6]09 Jun 2026 07:13 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mntnji55vk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mmj5pz4hos2sWant to go more in depth on the EU Commission’s recent proposals for rail? We are teaming up with @back-on-track.eu to present a webinar on whether it will actually deliver for passengers and what we can do about it. When: May 28. 16:30 – 18:00 CEST Where: Online. Register at erpu.eu/may28webinar23 May 2026 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmj5pz4hos2shttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mlq56ovq622jWe are working on a detailed summary of what the EU's proposal contains and what that means for passengers. But, here is the short version: The commission has good intentions but their plan falls woefully short. Making rights contingent on how and where you bought your tickets is not good enough.13 May 2026 10:53 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq56ovq622jhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mlnlw4bhck2kWe are expecting the EU Commission to announce their proposal for fixing cross-border ticketing & rights later this week. We will be reading it closely and measuring it against our policy position (https://erpu.eu/en/guaranteed-rights-and-easier-ticketing). Here’s a quick thread of what we will be looking for 🧵️👇️12 May 2026 10:38 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnlw4bhck2khttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mlfqywquhc2cHappy Europe Day! 🥳 🇪🇺️ Here at the European Rail Passengers Union we believe in the promise of a more connected Europe, with freedom of movement and a sustainable future for everyone. #EuropeDay09 May 2026 07:48 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfqywquhc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mldmuz337s2nWhat happens when your train is delayed and you miss your connection? Recently Paul was travelling from Leipzig to Salzburg to visit a close friend. His first train got in to Munich a half hour late, causing him to miss his planned connection by 9 minutes. [🧵️ 1/4]08 May 2026 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldmuz337s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mkzfcasksk2kTaking the train for cross-border trips in Europe should be the easy choice. But, as passengers, we know how challenging it can be. There’s been a lot of talk about how difficult ticketing is and the lack of rights. Now is the time to fix that … and we have a plan! Read on and join us at: erpu.eu https://erpu.eu04 May 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzfcasksk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mkx6m5s52c2cThis week a new Copenhagen–Berlin–Prague service began running. We love seeing new cross-border trains! There’s so much unmet demand. The EU was right to designate this one of their 10 pilot routes in 2022, but Europe needs more. Now more than ever is the time to go from good intentions to action.03 May 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkx6m5s52c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mkapnxw5ys2a“Don’t forget international traffic, […] which is one of the fastest growing markets.” –Michael Peterson of Deutsche Bahn We know the demand for cross-border rail is there. Now is the time to back it up with policy and offerings that make it possible. https://www.berliner-zeitung.de/article/chef-des-fernverkehrs-der-bahn-im-interview-acht-stunden-im-zug-das-macht-vielen-nichts-aus-10030579 (€)24 Apr 2026 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkapnxw5ys2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mjyrib7x6s2vThank you @transportenvironment.org for highlighting the problems with cross-border ticketing. As passengers, we’re all too familiar with them, both ticketing fails and missing passenger rights. Have you had a similar experience? Let us know in the thread below 👇 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/almost-half-of-eus-busiest-flight-routes-are-hard-or-impossible-to-book-on-trains-report21 Apr 2026 10:27 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyrib7x6s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3me7bjt2vjs2z👀 Calling all designers! We need a logo. We are starting to introduces ourselves to the world and, if you look to the left, you’ll see that our current avatar is less than inspiring. We’d love to have something that better conveys trains! passengers! Europe! crossing borders!06 Feb 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7bjt2vjs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/erpu.eu/post/3mdwzeqh7is2hHello! We are the European Rail Passengers Union. We believe that the voices of rail passengers are key to improving cross border rail in Europe. That’s why we are starting a group to make them heard. Join us at erpu.eu, and we’re looking forward to connecting with everyone here on BlueSky! https://erpu.eu03 Feb 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:omum2uld4eudmsczzhlznytj/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdwzeqh7is2h