# European student rail transport subsidies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-student-rail-transport-subsidies
> Updated: 2026-10-02T08:20:21.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Regional authorities in Romania and Italy have introduced measures to reduce rail travel costs for students.

In Romania, students—including domestic, international, and doctoral candidates—are eligible for a 90% discount on second-class domestic rail travel for routes between their residence and their faculty. To access this, students must present a valid ID or specific academic certificates. The discount applies to Regio, InterRegio, and InterCity trains, though first-class and sleeper services require full payment.

In the Umbria region of Italy, a new €70 annual school subscription for regional trains has been introduced. Funded by the European Social Fund Plus, this initiative is available to secondary and vocational students residing in Umbria with an ISEE of €30,000 or less. The subscription covers travel between a student's residence and their educational institution through June 30.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Umbria Region introduces €70 annual school train subscriptions

Umbria has launched a €70 annual regional train subscription for students with an ISEE below €30,000, extending the ‘Umbria Vai’ bus subsidy model to rail services.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/umbria-region-introduces-70-annual-school-train-subscriptions

### 2026-10-01: Romania offers 90% rail discount for students on specific routes

Romanian students can access a 90% discount on second-class domestic rail travel between their home and university.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romania-offers-90-rail-discount-for-students-on-specific-routes

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