Back-on-Track.eu General Position Paper
Last edition April 2025 Why we need more night trains Trains are the most climate friendly means of transport, planes the most unfriendly one. In… Read More »Back-on-Track.eu General Position Paper
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Smooth access to cross border train paths in sight
To ensure smooth cross-border traffic, it is crucial to apply the same processes throughout Europe when train operators apply for a cross border train path.… Read More »Smooth access to cross border train paths in sight
Welcome to the new night trains!
The network Back-on-Track welcomes new night trains and advocates for a pan-European sleeper train network On December 11th, we will celebrate the return of the… Read More »Welcome to the new night trains!
Why we did not co-sign the “Urgent Demand for a European Night Train Strategy”
On 12 november an open letter on the topic of night trains was published, addressed to Commission President Von der Leyen, Executive Vice-President Šefčovič and… Read More »Why we did not co-sign the “Urgent Demand for a European Night Train Strategy”
Finally on Track: ÖBB’s Next Generation Nightjet
In-depth review: We spent 20 hours on the new Nightjet – “an outstanding piece of technology”. Read all about the train, its features and especially the Mini Cabins, plus some suggestions for improvements.
Paving the way for more night trains – with fair track access charges.
To promote night trains, they should be treated as an independent transport segment throughout Europe and exempted from all surcharges, demands the European night train… Read More »Paving the way for more night trains – with fair track access charges.
No new Nightrain Przemyśl-Berlin
f.k.a. Nightjet EN 50456 / 50457 „Wawel“ Resuming the night train from Berlin to Przemysl (-Lviv), as envisaged by PKP Intercity would have been an… Read More »No new Nightrain Przemyśl-Berlin
IC Notte starts to renew its fleet.
Good news from Italy: The tender for new night train wagons for Trenitalia has finally been awarded and a first order has been placed for… Read More »IC Notte starts to renew its fleet.
Where are we with the booking platform? Live Discussion took place on 4th July
The lack of an inter-operator booking platforms has been identified as a major obstacle for cross-border rail transport, which also affects night trains. However, we… Read More »Where are we with the booking platform? Live Discussion took place on 4th July
New study: Solo travelers could save up to 20% on the cost of night train tickets in Europe
A 0% VAT rate and reduced track access charges for night trains could help Europeans save on travel costs, whilst also cutting back on emissions. … Read More »New study: Solo travelers could save up to 20% on the cost of night train tickets in Europe