Night train in the wrong direction
Just a fortnight ago, the French SNCF announced the end of the Berlin/Vienna and Paris connection with the timetable change in December, followed yesterday by… Read More »Night train in the wrong direction
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75.000 people in favour of maintaining the Paris Nightjets
The impending cancellation of night trains between the French capital, Germany and Austria has triggered numerous reactions. While a petition has already collected more than… Read More »75.000 people in favour of maintaining the Paris Nightjets
26.9. across Europe: pyjama party for more night trains
An international pyjama party is taking place in European train stations to demand better night train connections across the continent. On 26 September at 19:00… Read More »26.9. across Europe: pyjama party for more night trains
Warning of the end of the ‘night train revival’
Night trains in Europe – our current assessment: Many factors prevent rail from playing a greater role on connections across Europe. Nevertheless, much is politically… Read More »Warning of the end of the ‘night train revival’
Setback for Night Trains: ÖBB Cuts Orders Amid Ongoing EU Coordination Challenges
Yesterday, the EU’s largest night train operator, ÖBB, announced that it would reduce its order for new night trains from 33 to 24. This is… Read More »Setback for Night Trains: ÖBB Cuts Orders Amid Ongoing EU Coordination Challenges
New study confirms climate protection potential of night trains.
In the study “Consideration of the ecological and overall social balance of night train transport by rail in an intermodal and intramodal comparison” (English version,… Read More »New study confirms climate protection potential of night trains.
Study to analyse the ecological and overall social balance of night train services by rail in an intermodal and intramodal comparison
This study, commissioned by the German Ministry of Transport to the Consultancy Rambøll is a helpful contribution to improving night train services which highlights key… Read More »Study to analyse the ecological and overall social balance of night train services by rail in an intermodal and intramodal comparison
Welcome to the new night trains!
The network Back-on-Track welcomes new night trains and advocates for a pan-European sleeper train network On December 11th, we will celebrate the return of the… Read More »Welcome to the new night trains!
Paving the way for more night trains – with fair track access charges.
To promote night trains, they should be treated as an independent transport segment throughout Europe and exempted from all surcharges, demands the European night train… Read More »Paving the way for more night trains – with fair track access charges.
New study: Solo travelers could save up to 20% on the cost of night train tickets in Europe
A 0% VAT rate and reduced track access charges for night trains could help Europeans save on travel costs, whilst also cutting back on emissions. … Read More »New study: Solo travelers could save up to 20% on the cost of night train tickets in Europe