Spain announces free rail journeys from September until the end of the year

To tackle the cost-of-living crisis, the Spanish government is implementing 100% discounts on commuter and medium-distance routes

Where most governments have been sluggish in their efforts to tackle inflation, Spain has blazed full steam ahead with a scheme making some train journeys completely free.

The initiative means passengers will be able to hop across Catalonia, immerse themselves in the architectural splendours of Andalucía or explore the museums and restaurants of the Basque country.