Over 12.5 million employees, or 6.4% of the 197 million workers in the European Union aged 15 to 64, will choose to commute to their place of employment from a different region of their own country in 2022, according to Eurostat, according to EU Helpers.

In contrast to 2021, when there were 12 million intra-country commuters, 2022 saw a noteworthy increase of 4.4% in this trend.

The largest proportion of workers who commuted within their region for work was found in the Belgian province of Brabant Wallon (45%), followed by another province of Belgium, Vlaams-Brabant (42%) Pest is in Hungary (41%), the Belgian province of Namur (38%), the Austrian regions of Burgenland (36%), and Niederösterreich (29%).

This change in commuter behavior is crucial for its potential to ease traffic in urban areas as well as its favorable effects on the environment.

Furthermore, as more travelers look for environmentally friendly travel options, train reservations on Trip.com Group have increased across Europe. Dennis Li, the CEO of International Train Ticket at Trip.com Group, stated that the company's consumer base is international and that 50% of customers are under the age of 35.

It's clear that Gen Z, in particular, has a significant propensity towards eco-friendly options, with train travel being their preferred means of transportation. More than 16 million platform users have adopted sustainable travel choices.

Additionally, TrainPal, a cost-effective rail aircraft booking platform for Europeans, has included features like PalGreen Energy to promote sustainable choices. These capabilities enable users to track the reduction of carbon emissions attributable to train travel.

Germany has made a significant contribution to promoting eco-friendly travel within the EU by establishing the €49 countrywide ticket, more formally known as the Deutschlandticket.

This program not only lessens the financial strain on travelers but also actively encourages the use of buses and trains more frequently, highlighting the country's unwavering commitment to environmentally friendly transportation.

The move toward sustainability is in line with Europe's ambitious ambition to switch short-distance planes for faster trains, with the eventual goal of lowering yearly CO2 emissions by a million tons.

As more people opt for trains for their everyday travels, they not only reduce their carbon footprint but also significantly contribute to the development of a cleaner and more environmentally aware future.