Discounts for young people on trains, buses and Interrail this summer

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1. The discounts go to people born between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2008 who have Spanish nationality or legal residence in Spain. They must register on the website of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, and trips must take place between July 1 and September 30, 2026.
2. Renfe will apply a 90% discount on medium-distance and commuter train tickets on the conventional and metric-gauge networks, 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 request it within ten days.
3. On commercial trains over the General Interest Railway Network, the 50% discount is voluntary for rail companies, capped at 30 euros per trip. They must notify it within ten days and will receive compensation for lost revenue.
4. Bus companies running regular state-wide services must apply a 90% discount on one-way and round-trip tickets. They will be compensated for lost revenue, calculated from tickets validated in the Ministry's system.
5. The Interrail pass for young people will have a 50% discount if bought on Renfe's website, for trips starting between July 1 and September 30, 2026. Prior registration with the Ministry is also required.
6. The rule amends the Regulation of the Law on the Organization of Land Transport to speed up direct awarding in emergencies, and extends by six months the exemption from paying the capacity reservation fee for certain State road permits. It takes effect the day after its publication in the BOE.

Who it affects

• People born between 1996 and 2008 with Spanish nationality or legal residence in Spain: They must register on the Ministry's website to buy discounted train and bus tickets of up to 90%.
• Renfe Viajeros and state-wide bus companies: They must apply the mandatory discounts and will be compensated for lost revenue.
• Rail companies running commercial services: They may voluntarily apply a 50% discount, notifying it within ten days, and will be compensated.
• Regional governments with their own rail services or agreements with Renfe: They may request the 90% discount on their Renfe services by letter within ten days.

Words worth knowing

Pase Interrail

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

Servicios Avant

Medium-distance high-speed rail services operated by Renfe.

Red Ferroviaria de Interés General

Spain's main railway network, over which the State regulates services.

Adjudicación directa

Awarding a public service contract directly to a company, without a competitive tender.

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