Bill would give young people discounts on trains, buses and Interrail in summer 2026

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1. The bill would create discounts on collective public land transport tickets for young people born between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2008, with Spanish nationality or legal residence in Spain. Trips must take place between July 1 and September 30, 2026, and interested people must register on the website of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
2. Renfe would apply a 90% discount on one-way and round-trip tickets on medium-distance rail services (including commuter services) and a 50% discount on Avant services. In Catalonia and the Basque Country, and on services under regional agreements, the discount requires the regional government to expressly request it.
3. On commercial trains on the General Interest Rail Network (excluding international routes and tourist trains), the 50% discount would be voluntary for rail companies, capped at 30 euros per trip. Companies must notify their decision within ten days of the rule taking effect.
4. Bus companies running regular state-level passenger services would have to apply a 90% discount on one-way and round-trip tickets. The State would compensate lost revenue with a 62 million euro credit.
5. The Interrail pass bought through Renfe's website would get a 50% discount for young people legally residing in Spain, for trips starting between July 1 and September 30, 2026.
6. The bill would also amend the Regulation of the Law on Land Transport Planning to speed up direct award of contracts in emergencies, and would extend by six months the exemption from capacity reservation payments for certain State road access permits.

Who it affects

• Young people born between 1996 and 2008 with Spanish nationality or legal residence in Spain: Could buy discounted train and bus tickets of up to 90% off if they register on the Ministry's website.
• Renfe Viajeros and state-level rail and bus companies: Would have to apply the discounts on their services and would be compensated by the State.
• Regional governments, especially Catalonia and the Basque Country: May request that the 90% discount also apply to services Renfe runs under agreements, by notifying within ten days.

Words worth knowing

Pase Interrail (Interrail pass)

A personal, non-transferable pass that allows train travel through 33 European countries, and by boat between Italy and Greece.

Servicios Avant (Avant services)

Renfe's medium-distance high-speed train services.

Adjudicación directa (direct award)

Awarding a public contract without a tender, directly choosing the company that will carry it out.

Prestación por reserva de capacidad (capacity reservation payment)

A payment made for reserving capacity on a road through an access and connection permit.

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