The European Parliament and Council yesterday reached a provisional agreement on modernising rail passenger rights. European Commissioner for Mobility and Transport Adina Vălean said: "After three years of negotiations and cooperation with the Parliament and the Council, we finally have an agreement on the rail passenger rights. The new regulation means better protection for our European passengers in case of delays, cancellations, missed connections or discrimination. It also means more trust in the rail companies. I particularly welcome the progress to better respond to the needs of people with disabilities or reduced mobility and the legal clarity we achieved, both for consumers and companies."