Night train news
Latest global news about overnight trains, including services, routes and sleeping and couchette cars.
SJ to replace Vy Tåg as night train operator
SWEDEN: National transport agency Trafikverket has directly awarded state operator SJ a contract to operate Stockholm – Narvik overnight trains for one year from December 15 2024, with an option for a further year.
Comment: Private train operators seek the light
The collapse of Midnight Trains has raised questions about the viability of new entrants in Europe’s open access rail market, despite the optimism surrounding ventures like Le Train and Proxima. Nick Kingsley reflects on the challenges and potential for future success in this competitive landscape.
Flipside redesigns Caledonian Sleeper website
UK: Night train operator Caledonian Sleeper has worked with digital agency Flipside to make its Sleeper.scot website more user-friendly.
Midnight Trains drops plans for hotel quality sleeper train network
FRANCE: Start-up Midnight Trains has abandoned its ambitious plan to develop a network of premium overnight trains offering hotel-standard accommodation on European routes of up to 1 500 km from Paris, after being unable to raise the necessary funding.
RegioJet to launch night train to Ukraine
EUROPE: RegioJet has opened ticket sales for a night train service between Praha and the rail hub at Chop in western Ukraine’s Zakarpattia Oblast.
European day and overnight train expansion outlined in green travel collaboration
EUROPE: Open access night train co-operative European Sleeper and tour operator Flywise’s rail brand GreenCityTrip are to collaborate to offer travel from the Netherlands and Belgium to Berlin, Dresden and Praha.
Cracks found on Caledonian Sleeper vehicles
Europe: Overnight trains are back in vogue
Amtrak begins procurement to renew Long Distance train fleet
ÖBB introduces Siemens Nightjet fleet as Paris – Berlin sleeper train revived
ERA authorises Nightjet coaches for international operation
Ukrainian Railways orders replacement night train coaches
European Sleeper announces launch date for Praha night train service
Nightjet unveiled as the ‘flagship of European night train traffic‘
ÖBB and DB to enhance cross-border passenger train services
Market study to identify the keys to successful night train services
Trenitalia orders sleeping cars offering ‘comfort, privacy and tranquillity’
Alstom to build Vande Bharat sleeper EMUs
Caledonian Sleeper moves to Scottish government ownership
European Sleeper announces third funding round
Yosaria Trains acquires ex-DB double-deck sleeping cars
European Sleeper begins operations with Berlin – Brussels night train
Couchette coach refurbishment contract awarded
Russian-Indian consortium wins Vande Bharat Express contract