The German government has lowered the price of train tickets for the public railway company Deutsche Bahn by 10% for journeys over 50 km. This measure aims to combat global warming by making the train more attractive than other means of transport.
The new prices relate to Intercity-Express connections and are effective from January 1. The prices of some other Deutsche Bahn services, of which the German state is the sole shareholder, have also been lowered, reports The Guardian .
The drop in VAT at the origin
Thus, the supplement to pay for traveling with your bicycle is cheaper than before. The rail company hopes to attract an additional 5 million passengers a year through these measures. It is the first time in 17 years that Deutsche Bahn fares have been reduced.
The company has in fact changed its prices based on the drop in VAT in the rail transportation sector. The 19% tax has thus been reduced to 7% by the government (it is 10% in France). All transport in the country is not affected. Trains serving the Bonn region will see their prices increase by 2.5%, and public transport prices in Berlin and Brandenburg will be increased by 3.3%.
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