The return of the night train
Overnight rail travel in Europe has seen a quiet revival. After decades of cuts, several national operators have reopened sleeper routes that once seemed gone for good.
Between 2016 and 2023, the number of international night services more than doubled.
Note: “more than doubled” → Q1?Analysts link the growth to rising interest in low-carbon travel, although ticket prices remain higher than many short-haul flights. Critics argue that, without subsidies, the routes may not survive.