A Deutsche Bahn train pulls into a station.Image: Deutsche Bahn AG
Jan 15, 2026, 12:46 p.mJan 15, 2026, 12:46 p.m
Interrail is a train ticket that allows unlimited travel across Europe for a month. The company responsible for the offer is based in Holland and has now fallen victim to a hacker attack.
Data from Interrail customers was stolen from Eurail. Information such as name, address, email, birthday and passport or ID numbers were stolen. So personal information that you have to provide when buying a ticket. This reports that SRF.
What exactly this means for customers is not yet clear. Interrail has sent emails to all customers to inform them of the incident. The security gaps could have been closed immediately and further security measures were taken.
All Interrail customers were informed about the data theft in an email.Image: Watson
The Eurail company has informed its ticket and train partners, including the SBB. At the request of the “SRF”, they wrote that it must be assumed that data from Swiss customers was also stolen. However, they emphasize that no SBB customer data was stolen.
Such data thefts are sensitive for those affected. As a result, the data can be misused for identity theft or hacking. Eurail says there is no evidence that the stolen data is being sold or misused.
Interrail also calls on all customers to take safety measures. These mainly include changing passwords for email accounts, social media and bank accounts. They should also keep an eye on their bank accounts and the deductions made. If there are suspicious transactions or abnormalities, those affected should contact the police. (nib)