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Riding the rails in Spain will soon be free

Friday, 15 July 20223 min read
Riding the rails in Spain will soon be free

Spain will soon make some short and medium length train journeys completely free.

It takes effect from 1 September, allowing free rides on certain rail routes run by state-owned operator Renfe.

It is gratis for regional lines of less than 300km and on commuter lines until the end of the year.

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez said it is a response to help alleviate the impact of the cost of living crisis.

Spain has also reduced fares on state-owned public transport by half.