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We are campaigning for more, better, affordable, long-distance and cross-border #nighttrains in Europe. Join us! ππππ πͺπΊ
Politico on the "derailment" of the revival of #nighttrains in 2025. In essence, it is the current politically determined market design that makes regular night train services unprofitable.
π Visit back-on-track.eu/general-posi... for more information.
www.politico.eu/article/why-...
π Visit back-on-track.eu/general-posi... for more information.
www.politico.eu/article/why-...
Why Europeβs night-train renaissance derailed
Aging carriages, high costs and reluctant incumbents choked off the night-train revival β even as passengers clamor for more.
www.politico.eu
January 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Politico on the "derailment" of the revival of #nighttrains in 2025. In essence, it is the current politically determined market design that makes regular night train services unprofitable.
π Visit back-on-track.eu/general-posi... for more information.
www.politico.eu/article/why-...
π Visit back-on-track.eu/general-posi... for more information.
www.politico.eu/article/why-...
Thank you to everyone who supported the community efforts to keep the night train rolling in 2025 β from dancing in pyjamas to thoughtful panel discussions. Weβre already looking ahead to 2026. Until then, we wish you a very merry holiday season. π
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#BackOnTrack #NightTrains #ConnectEurope
#BackOnTrack #NightTrains #ConnectEurope
December 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported the community efforts to keep the night train rolling in 2025 β from dancing in pyjamas to thoughtful panel discussions. Weβre already looking ahead to 2026. Until then, we wish you a very merry holiday season. π
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#BackOnTrack #NightTrains #ConnectEurope
#BackOnTrack #NightTrains #ConnectEurope
Some progress: On Tuesday the sustainability committee in the π«π· AssemblΓ©e nationale adopted in 1st reading an amendment to the 2026 budget proposing 5.5 M β¬ for subsidies in order to resume the Berlin/Vienna-Paris night train service in Spring 2026. #ouiautraindenuit
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October 30, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Some progress: On Tuesday the sustainability committee in the π«π· AssemblΓ©e nationale adopted in 1st reading an amendment to the 2026 budget proposing 5.5 M β¬ for subsidies in order to resume the Berlin/Vienna-Paris night train service in Spring 2026. #ouiautraindenuit
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Bad news for night train lovers: π The ParisβBerlin/Vienna connection ends this December, and the BerlinβStockholm route will follow in 2026. Politics, not passengers, are derailing Europeβs night trains. We need fair conditions & stable support for sustainable travel. ππ
October 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Bad news for night train lovers: π The ParisβBerlin/Vienna connection ends this December, and the BerlinβStockholm route will follow in 2026. Politics, not passengers, are derailing Europeβs night trains. We need fair conditions & stable support for sustainable travel. ππ
Just in time for our conference our volunteers finished our brand new platform for organising future Trans-European Pyjama Parties. Add your missing dream #nighttrains and dance with us in night gear of your choice at selected stations this Friday evening: #nighttrainsforfuture
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September 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Just in time for our conference our volunteers finished our brand new platform for organising future Trans-European Pyjama Parties. Add your missing dream #nighttrains and dance with us in night gear of your choice at selected stations this Friday evening: #nighttrainsforfuture
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120 participants** at #nighttrainconference !
More than 80 on-site and 40 on-line will come together next weekend to discuss the future of #nighttrains in #Europe. On-site registration is now closed due to capacity limits, but you may still join us via zoom. #nighttrainsforfuture #3percentovernight
More than 80 on-site and 40 on-line will come together next weekend to discuss the future of #nighttrains in #Europe. On-site registration is now closed due to capacity limits, but you may still join us via zoom. #nighttrainsforfuture #3percentovernight
September 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
120 participants** at #nighttrainconference !
More than 80 on-site and 40 on-line will come together next weekend to discuss the future of #nighttrains in #Europe. On-site registration is now closed due to capacity limits, but you may still join us via zoom. #nighttrainsforfuture #3percentovernight
More than 80 on-site and 40 on-line will come together next weekend to discuss the future of #nighttrains in #Europe. On-site registration is now closed due to capacity limits, but you may still join us via zoom. #nighttrainsforfuture #3percentovernight
But for π«π· (as for most other Memberstates) it's a novelty in long distance passenger Transport. The process itself is set to begin in early May 2026. Hopefully, it will not end up like the last πΈπͺ Swedish tender for night train services to π³π΄ Narvik, which received 0 applications. 2/2
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Avis de sourçage relatif à la fourniture de services de transport ferroviaire de voyageurs sur les lignes de nuit
Veille sur les appels d'offres des marchΓ©s publics et privΓ©s, tous les marchΓ©s publics de France sur un seul site web. Presse, BOAMP, JOUE, Alertes emails quotidiennes
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July 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
But for π«π· (as for most other Memberstates) it's a novelty in long distance passenger Transport. The process itself is set to begin in early May 2026. Hopefully, it will not end up like the last πΈπͺ Swedish tender for night train services to π³π΄ Narvik, which received 0 applications. 2/2
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DGITM , Ministry of Transport in π«π· is looking for a future operator for French #nighttrains. A market study has been launched for this purpose (see below). The commissioning of subsidised services with a competitive public service obligation is now a must in the πͺπΊ. #trainsdenuit 1/2
Avis de sourçage relatif à la fourniture de services de transport ferroviaire de voyageurs sur les lignes de nuit
Veille sur les appels d'offres des marchΓ©s publics et privΓ©s, tous les marchΓ©s publics de France sur un seul site web. Presse, BOAMP, JOUE, Alertes emails quotidiennes
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July 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
DGITM , Ministry of Transport in π«π· is looking for a future operator for French #nighttrains. A market study has been launched for this purpose (see below). The commissioning of subsidised services with a competitive public service obligation is now a must in the πͺπΊ. #trainsdenuit 1/2
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Night Train Conference 2025
Berlin, 26-28 September Night Train Conference 2025 0Day:sep0Hour:sep0Minute The Agenda: Friday, 26th September, 2025 PRESS CONFERENC
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July 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Programme & registartion: buff.ly/DSr18g6
Join us in Berlin from 26-28 September for the Night Train Conference, focusing on the future of night trains and rail politics. Discover ways to improve and expand night trains. Free for members; non-members pay catering costs. Donβt miss this chance to join the discussion.
July 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Join us in Berlin from 26-28 September for the Night Train Conference, focusing on the future of night trains and rail politics. Discover ways to improve and expand night trains. Free for members; non-members pay catering costs. Donβt miss this chance to join the discussion.
For the end of the day - Some good news after the bad ones:
β¨ππποΈ β¨ The Swiss government officially announced to support the planned #EuroNight #Baselπ¨π- #Copenhagenπ©π° - #MalmΓΆπΈπͺ with available funds of CHF 10 million/year. Three times a week in each direction from April 2026! πhttps://buff.ly/frMcamO
β¨ππποΈ β¨ The Swiss government officially announced to support the planned #EuroNight #Baselπ¨π- #Copenhagenπ©π° - #MalmΓΆπΈπͺ with available funds of CHF 10 million/year. Three times a week in each direction from April 2026! πhttps://buff.ly/frMcamO
July 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
For the end of the day - Some good news after the bad ones:
β¨ππποΈ β¨ The Swiss government officially announced to support the planned #EuroNight #Baselπ¨π- #Copenhagenπ©π° - #MalmΓΆπΈπͺ with available funds of CHF 10 million/year. Three times a week in each direction from April 2026! πhttps://buff.ly/frMcamO
β¨ππποΈ β¨ The Swiss government officially announced to support the planned #EuroNight #Baselπ¨π- #Copenhagenπ©π° - #MalmΓΆπΈπͺ with available funds of CHF 10 million/year. Three times a week in each direction from April 2026! πhttps://buff.ly/frMcamO
Bad news: ΓBB has amended its contract with Siemens Mobility for the delivery of new passenger coaches. This means that no further Nightjet trains will be ordered (for the time being) β 33 seven-coach units were planned, 24 of which have been delivered to date.
July 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Bad news: ΓBB has amended its contract with Siemens Mobility for the delivery of new passenger coaches. This means that no further Nightjet trains will be ordered (for the time being) β 33 seven-coach units were planned, 24 of which have been delivered to date.
eur-lex.europa.eu
May 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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On 07/05, EU πͺπΊCommission finally published its Guidelines on Track Access Charges. We urged recognition of #nighttrains as own segment.
β While regulatory change is still needed, the Guidelines now promote this and
β recommends to only charge direct cost for night trains.
A great step forward!
β While regulatory change is still needed, the Guidelines now promote this and
β recommends to only charge direct cost for night trains.
A great step forward!
May 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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On 07/05, EU πͺπΊCommission finally published its Guidelines on Track Access Charges. We urged recognition of #nighttrains as own segment.
β While regulatory change is still needed, the Guidelines now promote this and
β recommends to only charge direct cost for night trains.
A great step forward!
β While regulatory change is still needed, the Guidelines now promote this and
β recommends to only charge direct cost for night trains.
A great step forward!
There is no confirmation, that there is none. The Koper branch was already missing in last years map, we missed to rectify that. Sorry for that, it's just volunteer work. We will update the online version.
April 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
There is no confirmation, that there is none. The Koper branch was already missing in last years map, we missed to rectify that. Sorry for that, it's just volunteer work. We will update the online version.
One of the trains to which the through coach was attached was replaced by a self-propelled EMU (electric multiple unit). Without loco and coupling this connection wasn't technically feasible any more.
April 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
One of the trains to which the through coach was attached was replaced by a self-propelled EMU (electric multiple unit). Without loco and coupling this connection wasn't technically feasible any more.
Here's our new #nighttrains map for 2025 - also available for mail order.
6 routes disappeared π’ : Berlin-Bruxelles, Bratislava-Zvolen-KoΕ‘ice, Budapest-Cluj, GΓΆteborg-UmeΓ₯, Stuttgart-Rijeka and ZΓΌrich-Linz-Praha. 1 new route (Praha-Gdynia) wasn't known in time to make it on the map.
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6 routes disappeared π’ : Berlin-Bruxelles, Bratislava-Zvolen-KoΕ‘ice, Budapest-Cluj, GΓΆteborg-UmeΓ₯, Stuttgart-Rijeka and ZΓΌrich-Linz-Praha. 1 new route (Praha-Gdynia) wasn't known in time to make it on the map.
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Night Train Map 2025
About us How to Book How we get more night trains Our map of all regular night trains in Europe Have you ever wondered to which destinations yo
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April 29, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Here's our new #nighttrains map for 2025 - also available for mail order.
6 routes disappeared π’ : Berlin-Bruxelles, Bratislava-Zvolen-KoΕ‘ice, Budapest-Cluj, GΓΆteborg-UmeΓ₯, Stuttgart-Rijeka and ZΓΌrich-Linz-Praha. 1 new route (Praha-Gdynia) wasn't known in time to make it on the map.
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6 routes disappeared π’ : Berlin-Bruxelles, Bratislava-Zvolen-KoΕ‘ice, Budapest-Cluj, GΓΆteborg-UmeΓ₯, Stuttgart-Rijeka and ZΓΌrich-Linz-Praha. 1 new route (Praha-Gdynia) wasn't known in time to make it on the map.
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There is a little new night train line on our map:
Since mid-April the Baltic Express between the π¨πΏ Czech capitol Praha and the π΅π± Baltic Sea port of Gdynia will carry a sleeper coach!
π π π π #nighttrains #trainsnotplanes
Since mid-April the Baltic Express between the π¨πΏ Czech capitol Praha and the π΅π± Baltic Sea port of Gdynia will carry a sleeper coach!
π π π π #nighttrains #trainsnotplanes
New Night Train from Prague to the Baltic Sea
As a trial, PKP Intercity add a sleeper to the newly inaugurated Baltic Express Since April 14th, the new night connection on the Baltic Express route betwee
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April 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
There is a little new night train line on our map:
Since mid-April the Baltic Express between the π¨πΏ Czech capitol Praha and the π΅π± Baltic Sea port of Gdynia will carry a sleeper coach!
π π π π #nighttrains #trainsnotplanes
Since mid-April the Baltic Express between the π¨πΏ Czech capitol Praha and the π΅π± Baltic Sea port of Gdynia will carry a sleeper coach!
π π π π #nighttrains #trainsnotplanes
Being a regular service it qualifies for our night train map but the booking limitation makes it a cruise train, disqualifying the service. What do you think should we add it? 4/4
April 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Being a regular service it qualifies for our night train map but the booking limitation makes it a cruise train, disqualifying the service. What do you think should we add it? 4/4
According to the press release the train will offer 660 couchettes berths and feature a "wagon bar" (which some media translated as a restaurant car). Booking the train will however only be possible within a travel package. 3/4
April 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
According to the press release the train will offer 660 couchettes berths and feature a "wagon bar" (which some media translated as a restaurant car). Booking the train will however only be possible within a travel package. 3/4
The service will be run as Travelski Night Express in Cooperation with Pegasus Rail. Travelski is a brand of the establieshed travel operator Travel Factory who belong since 2018 to Compagnie des Alpes who run a couple of the connected resorts. Their partner Pegasus Rail was founded in 2024. 2/4
April 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The service will be run as Travelski Night Express in Cooperation with Pegasus Rail. Travelski is a brand of the establieshed travel operator Travel Factory who belong since 2018 to Compagnie des Alpes who run a couple of the connected resorts. Their partner Pegasus Rail was founded in 2024. 2/4
TravelFactory announced the return of a β·οΈ #Ski #nighttrain route between Paris and Aime, Moutiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice in the French Alps, connecting #LaPlagne, #LesArcs, #Tignes, #MΓ©ribel, #ValdβIsΓ¨re, #LesMΓ©nuires, #ValThorens and #Courchevel weekly between 19/12 and 20/03. buff.ly/ka9d2JT 1/4
April 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
TravelFactory announced the return of a β·οΈ #Ski #nighttrain route between Paris and Aime, Moutiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice in the French Alps, connecting #LaPlagne, #LesArcs, #Tignes, #MΓ©ribel, #ValdβIsΓ¨re, #LesMΓ©nuires, #ValThorens and #Courchevel weekly between 19/12 and 20/03. buff.ly/ka9d2JT 1/4
... on train and plane tickets were of lesser importance, but rather the other prerequisite for building the rolling stock needed to realise the climate potential of night trains.
Here is the new study:
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Our study from 2022:
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𧡠5/5 #levelplayingfield
Here is the new study:
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Our study from 2022:
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𧡠5/5 #levelplayingfield
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April 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
... on train and plane tickets were of lesser importance, but rather the other prerequisite for building the rolling stock needed to realise the climate potential of night trains.
Here is the new study:
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Our study from 2022:
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𧡠5/5 #levelplayingfield
Here is the new study:
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Our study from 2022:
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𧡠5/5 #levelplayingfield
Stakeholders present at the presentation confirmed the study in identifying the lack of a βgo-everywhereβ standard for rolling stock as the main obstacle to train orders. However, the stakeholders disputed that lower track access charges and the alignment of VAT ... #trainsforeurope 𧡠4/5
April 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Stakeholders present at the presentation confirmed the study in identifying the lack of a βgo-everywhereβ standard for rolling stock as the main obstacle to train orders. However, the stakeholders disputed that lower track access charges and the alignment of VAT ... #trainsforeurope 𧡠4/5
But the study confirmed the emissions figure for night trains estimated by Back-on-Track. However, the overall potential was estimated to be lower, as the realisable distances were limited to 1,500 km and the cost of a 14-car train was estimated at β¬50 million. #3percentOverNight 𧡠3/5
April 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
But the study confirmed the emissions figure for night trains estimated by Back-on-Track. However, the overall potential was estimated to be lower, as the realisable distances were limited to 1,500 km and the cost of a 14-car train was estimated at β¬50 million. #3percentOverNight 𧡠3/5