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From 1 July 2026, the Belgian national railway SNCB / NMBS will end ticket sales on board their trains. This ensures that all passengers are in possession of a valid ticket before boarding. What This Means for FIP From 1 July 2026, it will no longer be possible to purchase any tickets on board SNCB trains in Belgium – including FIP discounted tickets. All passengers must be in possession of a valid ticket before boarding.

Koleje Małopolskie (KMŁ) has been the newest FIP member since 1 April 2026, further expanding the validity of FIP in Poland. This means that all voivodeship-owned railway companies can now be used with FIP discounts. KMŁ provides regional train services in the Krakow area. With the trains, you can reach for example the well-known amusement park Energylandia (station Zator Park Rozrywki) or the Wieliczka Salt Mine (station Wieliczka-Rynek-Kopalnia). Oświęcim is also directly connected from Krakow …

In Czechia, České dráhy (ČD) has further restricted the conditions for using FIP benefits. The background is new public tenders and increasing competitive pressure from private operators such as Leo Express and Regiojet. Overview of Changes The surcharge for commercial services has been raised from 125 CZK to 250 CZK. While commercial (surcharge-required) services were previously mainly limited to connections between Prague and Ostrava, many services between Praha (Prague) and České Budějovice …

Our FIP Guide Community is now open to everyone interested! In the community, you can ask questions about using FIP tickets, exchange ideas with others, and benefit from the experiences of the community. Whether you are looking for travel planning tips, need information about border points, or want to stay updated on current changes – this is the right place for you. The FIP Guide Community is accessible via the online platform Discord and is available in English, German, and French. Optionally, …

Rigi-Bahnen operate various mountain railways to the Rigi, known as the “Queen of the Mountains”. The company includes both rack railways and cable cars and connects several locations around Lake Lucerne with this popular tourist destination. The Vitznau-Rigi Railway was Europe’s first mountain railway in 1871. Since January 1, 2025, Rigi-Bahnen in Switzerland accept FIP benefits. Discounted FIP 50 Tickets can be purchased or the FIP Coupon for Swiss private railways (SP) can …

Starting June 15, 2025, Deutsche Bahn will no longer offer family reservations. Previously, it was possible to book a family reservation for €10.40 in 2nd class or €13 in 1st class, which covered up to 5 people. In the future, a separate reservation must be purchased for each adult and child. 1 Additionally, the prices for seat reservations will increase: 1st class: €6.90 (previously €6.50) 2nd class: €5.90 (previously €5.50) Information about reservations can be found here.

Starting May 1, 2025, Eurostar will increase prices on all FIP Tickets by €5 or £5. The price increase applies to all FIP Global Fares for Eurostar Blue and Eurostar Red (Thalys) in all classes. The new prices apply to all bookings made from May 1, 2025 onwards. 1 Updated on June 17, 2025 The announcement has since been removed from the Rail Delivery Group’s website. It is unclear whether the price increase will still take effect or if it has been withdrawn. We will continue to monitor the …

The Finnish State Railways VR has announced its withdrawal from the FIP program by the end of 2025. The withdrawal was originally planned for 2024 but was postponed by one year. As of 01.01.2026, FIP travel discounts for VR will no longer be available. The reason for this could be VR’s withdrawal from the UIC (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer – International Union of Railways) to save membership fees. There have been no official statements from VR so far. More information can be …

The Belgian national railway company SNCB / NMBS now offers tickets with FIP discount on their international ticket website in addition to regular cross-border tickets. This significantly simplifies the purchase of tickets that go beyond the borders of Belgium. Previously, these had to be purchased at a counter in Belgium or certain neighboring countries such as Germany or the Netherlands. The following tickets are available The offer includes the following options:

As of January 1, 2024, the Lithuanian State Railways (LTG Link) is an official member of FIP. Railway employees benefit from free rides and discounted tickets on international rail routes. This cooperation strengthens cross-border mobility and makes it even more attractive for railway employees to use the railways for private travel. The Lithuanian State Railways LTG Link (Lietuvos Geležinkeliai) is the national railway operator of Lithuania and plays a central role in the country’s rail …