The European Union on Wednesday proposed measures to simplify travel across the bloc, including allowing passengers to book connecting journeys involving multiple operators on a single online platform.
The plan aims to strengthen passenger rights in the event of delays or cancellations, while offering a clearer overview of all available routes, the commission said in a statement.
It would also require major ticket platforms to offer services from other rail operators that choose to participate in the shared booking process.
Journeys booked in a single transaction would in future be treated as a single ticket, the commission said.
The proposal still needs formal approval from the European Parliament and EU member states.
"With digital tools and integrated mobility services, Europeans will be able at the click of one button to plan, compare and purchase multimodal journeys across borders, while benefiting from stronger rail passenger rights, greater transparency and better protection every step of the way," said Apostolos Tzitzikostas, commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism.
