Starting May 1, 2025, Eurostar will increase prices on all FIP tickets by €5 or £5. The price increase applies to all FIP Global Fares for Eurostar Blue and Eurostar Red (Thalys) in all classes. The new prices apply to all bookings made from May 1, 2025 onwards. 1
The new prices can be found on the Eurostar page.
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The Finnish State Railways VR has announced its withdrawal from the FIP program by the end of 2025. The withdrawal was originally planned for 2024 but was postponed by one year. As of 01.01.2026, FIP travel discounts for VR will no longer be available. It is not yet known whether the withdrawal will be postponed again.
The reason for this could be VR’s withdrawal from the UIC (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer - International Union of Railways) to save membership fees. There have …
The Belgian national railway company SNCB / NMBS now offers tickets with FIP discount on their international ticket website in addition to regular cross-border tickets. This significantly simplifies the purchase of tickets that go beyond the borders of Belgium. Previously, these had to be purchased at a counter in Belgium or certain neighboring countries such as Germany or the Netherlands.
The following tickets are available The offer includes the following options:
As of January 1, 2024, the Lithuanian State Railways (LTG Link) is an official member of FIP. Railway employees benefit from free rides and discounted tickets on international rail routes. This cooperation strengthens cross-border mobility and makes it even more attractive for railway employees to use the railways for private travel.
The Lithuanian State Railways LTG Link (Lietuvos Geležinkeliai) is the national railway operator of Lithuania and plays a central role in the country’s rail …
