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Night trains in Europe are plagued by outdated infrastructure, causing occasional delays, technical problems, and malfunctioning toilets.

VIENNA — Night trains have made a comeback in Europe thanks to their low-carbon footprint, but after years of neglect, the renaissance has had a bumpy ride.Operators admit that the trains are outdated — with passengers facing the occasional delays, technical problems or malfunctioning toilets — while companies compete in an overloaded network.

Austria has been at the heart of this revival with the backing of the government

Night trains have made a comeback in Europe thanks to their low-carbon footprint, but after years of neglect, the renaissance has had a bumpy ride.

Back on track: Europe’s night trains in bumpy comeback

BERLIN — Germany will start one of the most affordable public transit offers anywhere in the world on Monday, setting a new benchmark to encourage consumers to ditch their cars

For just $54 a month, holders get unlimited travel on all city buses, subways and trams in every municipality across the country.

Austrian national railway unveils design for NightJet trains due to come into service from next summer