The SUSTANCE project, an initiative focused on improving sustainable public transport across central Europe, recently celebrated a major milestone with the launch of a direct train service linking Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia. The first train journey from Trieste to Rijeka not only marked a significant advancement in cross-border connectivity but also drew substantial attention from the media, social media influencers and travellers. This connection is part of the pilot phases of the SUSTANCE project worth €2.1 million, 80% co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund…