Czech railways are introducing a long-awaited change: the availability of a new
mutually recognized by competing railway carriers, for all trains
it has only been a pilot program with two routes running between Plzeň and Most
passengers must purchase individual tickets for specific trains
The new system will simplify the purchasing process
especially when the trip involves several carriers on a specific route
different carriers on the same route might not recognize each other's tickets
Thirteen total carriers <a href="https://www.lidovky.cz/byznys/firmy-a-trhy/jeden-listek-vladne-vsem-cestujici-uz-muzou-na-stejnou-jizdenku-jet-vlakem-s-cd-i-jancurou.A200619_102003_firmy-trhy_ele" target="_blank">have signed a single tariff agreement </a>with the Ministry of Transport
This will mean added convenience for travelers who, for instance, miss a train and want to board via the next connection, even if it's operated by another company. Passengers will also be able to buy an e-ticket for the entire journey via the <a href="https://oneticket.cz/#/home" target="_blank">OneTicket mobile app</a> (more details available on the app's English-friendly website)
The flexible OneTicket system is based on a per-kilometer price
to travel from Prague to Česká Lípa through Mladá Boleslav with Arriva Trains or through Lovosice on České dráhy (ČD)
which means that having more options with the new ticket-type does not always mean it will be the most cost effective
there are prepaid options that offer discounts
Using <a href="https://oneticket.cz/#/home" target="_blank">OneTicket (via their mobile app or online)</a> travelers can choose from three different ticket types which will be valid across all participating carriers along certain routes
the new OneTicket will be available for the entire domestic network
there should also be a discount plan available
much like the current IN25 and IN50 discount programs from CD
which provide passengers with cheaper tickets when they sign up and pay a yearly fee
that will apply to all carriers participating in the OneTicket program
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