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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Lamiat Sabin

Rail use rises by almost half in Germany after introduction of €9 unlimited train tickets

Fabian Bimmer/Reuters

Short-distance train travel in Germany has increased by almost half after the country introduced a new ticket that allows unlimited train journeys for a whole month for just €9.

German residents have been able to buy the super-cheap monthly passes for about £7.50 each since 1 June.

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