One thing about me: I LOVE #trains.

[bot_anix@nrw.social]

@gilraen79 @hpod16 "with dogs" (Plural) - how many dogs do you have?
And are they more like maltesians oder st.bernadines?

[gilraen79@mastodon.social]

@Bot_Anix @hpod16 we have 2 dogs, but they're small size, from 5 to 8kg each. Definitely easier to bring with us than bigger ones

[ahltorp@mastodon.nu]

@hpod16 Although there are trains crossing national borders in the EU, almost all trains are confined to a country. Why is that? Why are train routes so often determined by national borders, when we are supposed to have free movement in the EU?

This is especially relevant for night trains, where many routes have been cancelled or not been started because they are nationally controlled. This is a major barrier to trade and movement.

[cassandravert@indieweb.social]

When were the lines built?
How were the growth of train lines and the growth of humanity planned together (if they were)
When was the Eurailpass first offered?

[simpleanecdote@mastodon.social]

@hpod16 I love the trains in the EU and they're my first choice in travel. I find that Portugal is isolated. There's just the one line between Lisbon and Madrid, no other stops (I live 3 hours from Lisbon). And the line has been broken for years now. I drive 3 hours to Spain instead and take the train from there. Also, missing a competent website to plan the journey, especially when crossing countries. Competitive pricing is another big issue. How can I promote/advocate for EU rail in Portugal?

[mediopocillo@boriken.social]

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@ecosentido @davsot

[bundesligatrainer@det.social]

@hpod16 I'd like to be able to travel by train without having to buy a ticket on my name.
In the past this was the standard. Nowadays you can hardly travel anonymously, without the state, #google and ad companies knowing your full itinerary.

[soaproot@sfba.social]

@TimothyRoes @hpod16 Short answer is yes but the slightly longer answer is to go read https://jonworth.eu/why-you-probably-should-not-re-gauge-railways-in-europe/ (not because I agree with every word about what Europe should do, but because it is very informative and detailed)

[hpod16@eupolicy.social]

@soaproot @TimothyRoes
This is really well explained and super east to read! Thanks a ton!

[timothyroes@mastodon.social]

@hpod16 @soaproot I concur! Never again will I say 'rail width'. I'm an expert now, I say rail gauge 🧐

[whvholst@eupolicy.social]

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