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Go2Rail: Train Together, Travel Better

Go2RAIL is a non-profit initiative created by a group of friends who, after years of studying and moving across Europe, realised how often international students rely on flights—simply because it feels easier, faster, and standard. They wanted to change this story and make train journeys not only possible, but genuinely enjoyable, social, safer, and more affordable. That’s how Go2RAIL was born.

Designed specifically for Erasmus and international students, Go2RAIL connects people traveling to and from the same study destination, allowing them to coordinate journeys—especially night trains—and turn long rides into meaningful shared experiences. Through dedicated messaging groups, students can exchange practical tips, ask questions, find travel buddies for their outgoing or return trips, and start building friendships before even arriving at their host city.

The project also supports students financially: group discounts, promo codes, and an ethical reinvestment model where all annual profits are dedicated to reducing train ticket prices through gift cards. On top of this, Erasmus+ participants are eligible for additional financial support when choosing environmentally friendly transportation, and Go2RAIL helps make this information accessible.

Beyond supporting students, Go2RAIL also works with universities through the Go2UNIS Network, offering communication materials, data insights, and visibility tools to help institutions promote sustainable mobility. The aim is simple: transform international mobility into something greener, more social, and more connected—turning long train journeys across Europe into the first unforgettable chapter of every student adventure.

Where / Served area: Europe

Website: www.go2rail.eu

Why on TravaPowa: Go2RAIL is a powerful example of how sustainable mobility, social connection, and youth empowerment can come together to reshape the way we travel across Europe. It aligns with several global impact frameworks:

• Community-led initiative for sustainable mobility. Students help each other travel more responsibly while building a culture of shared journeys (SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities & Communities).
   
• Affordable, accessible alternatives to high-carbon travel. Group discounts, reinvested profits, promo codes, and Erasmus+ support help make low-emissions travel financially realistic for students (SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities & SDG 13 – Climate Action).
   
• Safer and more connected journeys for young travellers. By enabling students to travel together—especially on night trains—Go2RAIL turns long trips into social, supportive, and safer experiences (SDG 3 – Good Health & Well-being).
   
• Educational institutions engaged in climate-positive mobility. Through the Go2UNIS Network, universities actively promote sustainable travel habits among thousands of students every year (SDG 4 – Quality Education & SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals).

If your project makes low-carbon mobility easier, fairer, and more joyful, TravaPowa wants to support it—just like Go2RAIL.
 

Take Action:  Want to enable impactful youth mobility and boost your CSR/ESG commitment on the topics of Slow Travel and reducing co2 emissions? Get in touch with the TravaPowa team.

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