Parliament
Parliament passes law to make train tickets valid on all regional lines
The Meridian Daily ·
Monday, 12 October 2026 ·
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A single ticket will soon be valid on every regional train line in the country, after parliament passed a law that ends the patchwork of separate fares run by different operators.
Transport minister Daniel Moreau said the change would make rail travel simpler and cheaper for millions of commuters. The new system starts in January.
Rail operators will be paid from a common fund according to the number of passengers they carry. Consumer groups welcomed the law but warned that more trains are needed on the busiest routes.
Independent experts will publish an assessment of the first year, which parliament will debate before any further changes are made.
Opinion polls suggest that a clear majority of voters support the plan, especially among younger people.
Transport minister Daniel Moreau said the change would make rail travel simpler and cheaper for millions of commuters. The new system starts in January.
Rail operators will be paid from a common fund according to the number of passengers they carry. Consumer groups welcomed the law but warned that more trains are needed on the busiest routes.
Independent experts will publish an assessment of the first year, which parliament will debate before any further changes are made.
Opinion polls suggest that a clear majority of voters support the plan, especially among younger people.
