Last DB motorail trains 29./30.10.2016
When the last motorail train departed Saturday 29.10. from Lörrach it was 95% full. Full German motorail trains was the tradition. But anyway they are… Read More »Last DB motorail trains 29./30.10.2016
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Where do you want to make it through the night? In a bed or in a seat?
German railway company DB wants to end all services with sleeping and couchette cars. People shall travel in one of the few Austrian night trains… Read More »Where do you want to make it through the night? In a bed or in a seat?
ÖBB will fill some night train gaps after DB closures
ÖBB – the Autrian Railways – will open night train runs from Germany to Austria and Switzerland when German Railways (DB) will close all their… Read More »ÖBB will fill some night train gaps after DB closures
DB and ÖBB: What about to work together?
While we are waiting for the ÖBB night train timetable to go public, a number of German and Austrian key figures have come together and… Read More »DB and ÖBB: What about to work together?
Night trains to and from Russia increase passengers
In January-June 2016, passenger numbers on international and long distance services amounted to over 284,000, an increase of 3.5% compared to the same period last… Read More »Night trains to and from Russia increase passengers
Public opinion against DB
Just before closing time comments from many walks of life is giving DB a hard time. >> Swiss TV broadcasts a report on night trains… Read More »Public opinion against DB
Most important German newspaper in support for night trains
Süddeutche Zeitung is the most important paper in Germany. In a long article their Michael Kuntz is now very critical towards DB. “Some train passengers reacted… Read More »Most important German newspaper in support for night trains
France is loosing six of eight existing night trains
FRENCH secretary of state for transport Mr Alain Vidalies confirmed in July that from October 1 the government will withdraw funding for Paris – Toulouse/Rodez… Read More »France is loosing six of eight existing night trains
Busy day in Berlin: Signatures and LUNA train proposal
Today 31.5. there was a handover of almost 30.000 signatures from the German petition and a presentation of new printed material about LUNA night trains.… Read More »Busy day in Berlin: Signatures and LUNA train proposal
Medias tell about the 29.000+ signatures to save night trains
Normal a long distance journey by rail in Germany is 280 km. With night trains the average is rather 7-800 km. Off course are night… Read More »Medias tell about the 29.000+ signatures to save night trains