suggests that, in the event of missed connections and subsequent delays, passengers should be allowed to use rail services during the next leg of their trip, without any restriction, for the following 3 hours or using the first subsequent similar connection. Providers should ensure the availability of seats, even if this means upgrading to higher class of seat. An effective universal ‘insurance’ mechanism should be applied across the board.
In line with its commitments to the Rural Pact, the European Economic and Social Committee is organising a debate on rural proofing during the next meeting of its Section for Agriculture, Rural Development and the Environment (NAT), taking place on Friday 11 September, from 10:15 to 11:30 CEST.
Programme - Public debate on The Multiannual Financial Framework after 2027 - Assessing progress and outstanding challenges
