A new train ticket system has been proposed to make rail travel in Europe simpler, especially when crossing borders and travelling long distances. The European Commission has proposed launching single ticket bookings across multiple rail operators, emphasising ease for passengers and higher rights protection. The Commission said the system would allow passengers to find, compare and purchase services from different rail operators and consolidate them into a single ticket. The idea is that those planning to travel across Europe can buy multiple journeys in a single transaction on a ticketing platform of their choice, rather than making individual purchases with different rail operators. In addition to simpler booking, the commission said it would launch new, full passenger rights protection, including assistance, rerouting, reimbursement and compensation if a passenger misses a train connection.…