Back-on-Track is a European network to support improved European cross-border passenger train traffic and night trains. We organise events and meetings, and much has happened so far.
Our goals
The Back-on-Track network sees trains as:
- One of the most environmentally friendly ways of travelling long distances in Europe
- An important part of the transport system of the future, and not only a part of our history
- A convenient way of travel to both leisure and business, all the year round
International trains as well as night trains and auto-trains are an integrated part of European railway traffic. Neglected night trains are a strong indicator of a dis-integrated and deteriorated rail system.
We think that…
- Subsidies must be allowed, as long as trains suffer from unfair competition for instance compared to air planes
- Modern and reliable rail transport should be kept a public responsibility and kept as an integrated entity to the benefit of the passengers and not to shareholders. With good workplaces with a dedicated staff
- Railways shall keep a good level of service – easy to buy international tickets, one system for all tickets, not too expensive, with improved trains (night trains are suffering from old stock)
- Good long-distance connections are needed – interconnected night trains and international day trains, with coordinated timetables
- Night trains should connect a wide range of major cities and countries in Europe
- Regional cross-border train connections should be developed
Position papers
