As €9 fare ends, agencies declare success
With millions of discount tickets sold, and many new riders in the system, there are widespread calls to extend the discounts.
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Germany testing hydrogen train fleet
German rail operators take a big step into a carbon-neutral future, but one that is not without questions of its own
German fares: Going down...or up?
While Germany waits to consider a new low flat-rate fare, many operators are raising ticket prices for the fall
Norse moves in on Berlin
Norse Atlantic, is quickly becoming a major carrier on Berlin routes to the U.S.
Germany to double water fountains
Germany, which lags way behind its neighbors in public drinking fountains, plans a big increase.
Watch on the Rhine: Low water levels
Water levels on the Rhine are approaching record lows, causing disruptions for industry as well as potentially for cruising.
Cheap train and transit ideas spread
The popularity of Germany's €9 ticket has led to plans for more low fares to fight inflation and climate change
Germany: What next after €9 ticket?
With its current low-fare ticket due to expire August 31, Germany discusses an alternative that could fight both inflation and pollution
Germany's €9 ticket reducing traffic
Intended as an inflation measure, the cheap ticket also appears to be building a new audience for public transport
Walrus makes a stir on German beach
A walrus joins the beachgoers on Germany's northern coast
Fasching, Germany
George G shares the story of Fasching, a popular celebration in Germany.
Paris-Berlin train on track for 2023
French and German rail operators are planning to try out a long high-speed train from Paris to Berlin late next year
Germany: Cats on lockdown to save birds
To ensure the survival of a rare bird species, a German district orders its cats kept indoors during breeding season.
Hoist your steins: Oktoberfest returns
After a pandemic hiatus, Munich's huge beerfest returns.
Germany: Call to end 'lost holidays'
In Germany, weekend holidays aren't made up on a weekday—but that might be about to change.