We are a group of students from various fields of study and from different European countries. Many of us went abroad with Erasmus or travelled through Europe by train. We came back as enthusiastic Europeans. At the same time, we have the feeling that too little is being done at the European level for climate protection. The European Green Deal is only worthwhile if the European programmes themselves become more sustainable. That is why we founded Erasmus by Train e.V. in January 2020.
Gretha, 26, Mainz
OUTREACH
“Working at my uni’s international office, I see the huge potential an Erasmus by Train has to avoid emissions and to protect our beautiful planet.”
Alizée, 24, Paris
OUTREACH / FINANCE
“Students are very aware of the necessity to reduce their impact on the planet while traveling. They just need a little help to start taking action.”
Max, 27, Kiel
OUTREACH
“Sitting in a train coach or onboard of a ferry gives back a sense of the physical distance between places. Making that experience more convenient and affordable is a way to return a sense of connection to the space we live in and depend on.”
Lorenzo, 22, Paris
Outreach
“Travelling by train to your new Erasmus home allows a slower and more poetic transition!”
Emma, 26, Budapest
OUTREACH
I will tell you soon! 🙂
Hannah, 27, Neuss
Design
“Travelling by train allows me to see all of Europe without much effort.”
Carl, 27, The Hague
Outreach
“Travelling by train means making the journey to your goal and, in passing, setting an example for the climate.“
Johannes, 27, Berlin
Student Outreach
“Taking an overnight train and waking up in a different country is the best and should be possible for all Erasmus students.”
Gereon, 24, Bonn
Student support
“Travelling sustainably is not only expensive but it’s also complicated. Let’s make booking a European train journey as easy as booking a flight!”
Jonathan, 31, Bonn
Outreach
“Travel, experiencing Europe’s diversity and environmental protection must not remain contradictory.“
Dominik, 29, Hannover
Outreach
“Isn’t Europe just too small to get to be discovered by plane?”
David, 23, Berlin
UNIVERSITY OUTREACH
“Traveling by train offers the most scenic route through Europe. Not only that, but it’s a relaxing and comfortable journey which offers the opportunity to meet new people.”
Oliver, 26, Basel
Research
“CO2 emissions, species extinction, droughts – as a natural scientist I can only say: Of course we have problems! Only together can we tackle them!”
Simon, 30, Zurich
Technology
“It is such a joy to travel through Europe by train. What easier way to reduce our footprint could there be?”
Merle, 29, Berlin
Outreach
“Let’s tackle and think climate protection and European solidarity together – the only track for us all to prosper.”