Bumpy return for night trains in Europe
Night trains in Europe are plagued by outdated infrastructure, causing occasional delays, technical problems, and malfunctioning toilets.
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Night trains in Europe are plagued by outdated infrastructure, causing occasional delays, technical problems, and malfunctioning toilets.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footprint, but after years of neglect, the renaissance has had a bumpy ride.Operators admit that the trains are outdated — with passengers facing the occasional delays, technical problems or malfunctioning toilets — while companies compete in an overloaded network.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