Today, the European Parliament took the final step to modernising rail passenger rights within the EU. The European Commission welcomes the new legal framework, which will strengthen passengers’ protection in case of disruptions. European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport Adina Vălean said: “I welcome the agreement reached today. The new rules will significantly improve rail passengers’ protection in case of delays, cancellations, missed connections. Also, the new regulation responds better to the needs of people with disabilities or reduced mobility. Strong rail passenger rights are essential to improving the sector’s image and attracting more people to rail, two of our objectives for the European Year of Rail.”