Matt Fullerton
@mattbirgit.de
Sustainable Mobility enthusiast working for DB Fernverkehr on international ticketing, amongst other things. Used to work on Open Data and Air Quality measurement & management. All opinions just mine :-)
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In her latest BiEAPG blog, @jomarovic.bsky.social takes on the EU’s approach to the Western Balkans:
"For 30 years, the EU has promised the Western Balkans a European future — while quietly backtracking, shifting excuses, and delivering too little, too late."
Read here ⬇️
tinyurl.com/5arus2py
"For 30 years, the EU has promised the Western Balkans a European future — while quietly backtracking, shifting excuses, and delivering too little, too late."
Read here ⬇️
tinyurl.com/5arus2py
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
In her latest BiEAPG blog, @jomarovic.bsky.social takes on the EU’s approach to the Western Balkans:
"For 30 years, the EU has promised the Western Balkans a European future — while quietly backtracking, shifting excuses, and delivering too little, too late."
Read here ⬇️
tinyurl.com/5arus2py
"For 30 years, the EU has promised the Western Balkans a European future — while quietly backtracking, shifting excuses, and delivering too little, too late."
Read here ⬇️
tinyurl.com/5arus2py
Another day, another train test, except this time I have to pay 🥳
It's time to finally try out "the competition" and with the Sbahn being so messed up any train starting or ending at Ostbahnhof is welcome. We're off to the Spielwiesn in Augsburg 🤩
It's time to finally try out "the competition" and with the Sbahn being so messed up any train starting or ending at Ostbahnhof is welcome. We're off to the Spielwiesn in Augsburg 🤩
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Another day, another train test, except this time I have to pay 🥳
It's time to finally try out "the competition" and with the Sbahn being so messed up any train starting or ending at Ostbahnhof is welcome. We're off to the Spielwiesn in Augsburg 🤩
It's time to finally try out "the competition" and with the Sbahn being so messed up any train starting or ending at Ostbahnhof is welcome. We're off to the Spielwiesn in Augsburg 🤩
I'm heading for an ICE-L testrun today! Disclaimer: anything I post will be positive, we've been told to not report teething problems etc. on social media. But I'm hopeful it's all gonna be great 🚄🚄🚄
November 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I'm heading for an ICE-L testrun today! Disclaimer: anything I post will be positive, we've been told to not report teething problems etc. on social media. But I'm hopeful it's all gonna be great 🚄🚄🚄
This seems like quite a big deal to me, but the topic is complicated and the TS analysis behind a paywall, so it's not being widely reported? In any case Bahnblogstelle seems to have a good summary of the TS article:
bahnblogstelle.com/241204/massi...
bahnblogstelle.com/241204/massi...
November 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This seems like quite a big deal to me, but the topic is complicated and the TS analysis behind a paywall, so it's not being widely reported? In any case Bahnblogstelle seems to have a good summary of the TS article:
bahnblogstelle.com/241204/massi...
bahnblogstelle.com/241204/massi...
I was told early this morning at short notice I need to go and see Frozen the musical in Stuttgart. I'm staying positive. And if it's hard going, I'm assuming there's a drinks break in the middle 🥂
November 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I was told early this morning at short notice I need to go and see Frozen the musical in Stuttgart. I'm staying positive. And if it's hard going, I'm assuming there's a drinks break in the middle 🥂
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social Berlin/Poland trains should now be bookable/reservable all the way through to payment & ticket on bahn.de for dates from 14.12.
October 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social Berlin/Poland trains should now be bookable/reservable all the way through to payment & ticket on bahn.de for dates from 14.12.
Just learned that there was a one-off night train from Vilnius to Talinn recently (Oct. 8th/9th) for football fans. Facebook users can see more here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bk6... and there's some general information here: www.sportas.lt/naujiena/527...
Vienas traukinys – viena tauta. Futbolo kelionė nuo Vilniaus iki Helsinkio | Sportas.lt
Specialus traukinys į rungtynes užsienyje? Esate girdėję ką nors panašaus? Aš irgi ne. Bent jau kalbant apie Lietuvos komandų rungtynes.Bet toks ...
www.sportas.lt
October 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Just learned that there was a one-off night train from Vilnius to Talinn recently (Oct. 8th/9th) for football fans. Facebook users can see more here: www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bk6... and there's some general information here: www.sportas.lt/naujiena/527...
So if somebody really wanted to, a night train Germany to Turkey without changing locomotives would be possible?
Akdoğan Tren Kargo places first Turkish Vectron locomotive order
TURKEY: Akdoğan Train Cargo has become the first Turkish company to order Siemens Mobility Vectron locomotives, placing an order for five multi-system electric locos for use on international routes to EU destinations.
www.railwaygazette.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
So if somebody really wanted to, a night train Germany to Turkey without changing locomotives would be possible?
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Paris-Berlin sleeper: low carbon, 2 years old, constantly full, but currently losing SNCF a few million EUR/yr
Intl Jet fuel tax exemptions are 80 years old and cost the EU 22 million EUR/yr for the Paris-Berlin route alone.
And you're cutting... the sleeper?
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Intl Jet fuel tax exemptions are 80 years old and cost the EU 22 million EUR/yr for the Paris-Berlin route alone.
And you're cutting... the sleeper?
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
It’s goodnight Vienna as Paris sleeper train to Austria and Berlin hit by cuts
Some Nightjet services suspended from mid-December after French withdrawal amid public budget crisis
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Paris-Berlin sleeper: low carbon, 2 years old, constantly full, but currently losing SNCF a few million EUR/yr
Intl Jet fuel tax exemptions are 80 years old and cost the EU 22 million EUR/yr for the Paris-Berlin route alone.
And you're cutting... the sleeper?
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
Intl Jet fuel tax exemptions are 80 years old and cost the EU 22 million EUR/yr for the Paris-Berlin route alone.
And you're cutting... the sleeper?
www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...
This is the first info I've seen directly from DB about the new direct daytime Munich-Zagreb connection spotted by @martinbertsch.bsky.social a couple of months ago.
cc. @seatsixtyone.bsky.social @jonworth.eu
cc. @seatsixtyone.bsky.social @jonworth.eu
Fahrplan 2026: Das sind die Neuerungen für den Fernverkehr in Bayern
www.deutschebahn.com
September 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This is the first info I've seen directly from DB about the new direct daytime Munich-Zagreb connection spotted by @martinbertsch.bsky.social a couple of months ago.
cc. @seatsixtyone.bsky.social @jonworth.eu
cc. @seatsixtyone.bsky.social @jonworth.eu
Reposted by Matt Fullerton
(3) In einem neuen InfraGO-Ressort "Bahnhöfe und Kunden" sollen alle kundenrelevanten Aufgaben gebündelt werden. Hierzu zählen u.a. Vertrieb, Fahrplan, Regulierung & Netzzugang, der DB Navigator sowie das bahnhofsspezifische Bauen.
Agenda für zufriedene Kunden auf der Schiene
Agenda für zufriedene Kunden auf der Schiene
www.pro-bahn.de
September 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
(3) In einem neuen InfraGO-Ressort "Bahnhöfe und Kunden" sollen alle kundenrelevanten Aufgaben gebündelt werden. Hierzu zählen u.a. Vertrieb, Fahrplan, Regulierung & Netzzugang, der DB Navigator sowie das bahnhofsspezifische Bauen.
"Bereits kurzfristig erwartet das BMV, dass der DB Navigator sowie die damit verbundene Internetpräsenz zur Stärkung von Gemeinwohl und Wettbewerbsneutralität in die Verantwortung der DB InfraGO AG übertragen werden."
www.bmv.de/SharedDocs/D...
www.bmv.de/SharedDocs/D...
September 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"Bereits kurzfristig erwartet das BMV, dass der DB Navigator sowie die damit verbundene Internetpräsenz zur Stärkung von Gemeinwohl und Wettbewerbsneutralität in die Verantwortung der DB InfraGO AG übertragen werden."
www.bmv.de/SharedDocs/D...
www.bmv.de/SharedDocs/D...
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Warum wir heute noch Disney Plus kündigen sollten
September 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Warum wir heute noch Disney Plus kündigen sollten
Very happy to realise "yes, the tickets really are in the 6th row back from the stage" on my first ever visit to the Elbphilharmonie.
September 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Very happy to realise "yes, the tickets really are in the 6th row back from the stage" on my first ever visit to the Elbphilharmonie.
Probably my last trip on a DB IC1, at least on the Amsterdam/Berlin route. Looking forward to the return of a Bordbistro but will miss these a little bit too 😊
September 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Probably my last trip on a DB IC1, at least on the Amsterdam/Berlin route. Looking forward to the return of a Bordbistro but will miss these a little bit too 😊
After a week of hopping around (Cologne, Brussels, Flanders, Amsterdam) with kids and suitcases we've made it to a rainy, windy Ameland. I've a few things I'd like to write down, especially about Flanders, but I first need to gather my strength and get settled down...
September 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
After a week of hopping around (Cologne, Brussels, Flanders, Amsterdam) with kids and suitcases we've made it to a rainy, windy Ameland. I've a few things I'd like to write down, especially about Flanders, but I first need to gather my strength and get settled down...
August 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
This Birdy is starting to come in handy and hasn't caused me any bother on any trains (Munich and Frankfurt areas) so far. Thanks to @jonworth.eu for the recommendation!
August 5, 2025 at 6:24 AM
This Birdy is starting to come in handy and hasn't caused me any bother on any trains (Munich and Frankfurt areas) so far. Thanks to @jonworth.eu for the recommendation!
The EU are currently inviting your comments on passenger rights for railway travel - have your say! ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
August 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The EU are currently inviting your comments on passenger rights for railway travel - have your say! ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
This afternoon, freedom takes the form of a bus to Wolfratshausen 🎉🛣
July 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This afternoon, freedom takes the form of a bus to Wolfratshausen 🎉🛣
Glad we got that one cleared up
June 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Glad we got that one cleared up
Visiting Italy for the second time in my life is both wonderful and slightly shameful given we only live a few hours from the border. It's close enough to think we can do that any time and far away enough to mean we never put in the necessary planning to make it happen 🫣
June 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Visiting Italy for the second time in my life is both wonderful and slightly shameful given we only live a few hours from the border. It's close enough to think we can do that any time and far away enough to mean we never put in the necessary planning to make it happen 🫣
I guess it was bound to happen to me eventually, after being treated nicely by SNCF all day in France (new reservations on a TGV instead of the regional train we missed due to a delay) we hit the Italian border, and, no Agreement on Journey Continuation applies. Why? 1/2
June 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I guess it was bound to happen to me eventually, after being treated nicely by SNCF all day in France (new reservations on a TGV instead of the regional train we missed due to a delay) we hit the Italian border, and, no Agreement on Journey Continuation applies. Why? 1/2
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social Do you know if Rail&Sail to any Greater Anglia Station is going to survive the transfer of GA to GBR?
May 28, 2025 at 7:49 AM
@seatsixtyone.bsky.social Do you know if Rail&Sail to any Greater Anglia Station is going to survive the transfer of GA to GBR?