Deutsche Bahn has said it will freeze ticket prices for long-distance travel for 12 months, in a move that will affect one of Europe’s largest rail networks. The decision comes as travellers continue to face pressure from rising transport costs across the continent.

The German state-owned operator said the price freeze would apply to its long-distance services and remain in place for a full year. It did not say in the provided material whether the measure covers all fare types or only selected tickets.

The announcement is likely to be welcomed by regular passengers who rely on high-speed and intercity trains for business and leisure journeys. Deutsche Bahn did not provide further details in the source text about when the freeze begins or how it will be implemented.

Deutsche Bahn is the national railway company of Germany and carries millions of passengers every year on its domestic and international routes. Its long-distance network includes some of the busiest rail services in central Europe, linking major cities across Germany and beyond.

Fare changes by major rail operators are closely watched by travellers, especially in markets where train use is seen as a lower-emission alternative to flying and driving. A one-year freeze could help steady travel budgets for passengers planning trips over the coming months.

The company has not yet said whether the move is linked to government policy, customer demand or competition from other transport providers. More information may be released later by the operator.

For travellers, the announcement suggests a period of relative stability in ticket costs on long-distance journeys. It also highlights the continued importance of rail pricing in the wider European travel market, where rail operators compete on speed, convenience and cost.