Baptism of the "City of Hamburg" Nightjet train
Tuesday saw the christening of the Nightjet at Altona Station, Track 9. Hamburg's First Lord Mayor, Peter Tschentscher (SPD), attended the event alongside his wife Eva-Maria Tschentscher, who smashed a bottle against the train.
Hamburg and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) unveiled a train on Tuesday, with Peter Tschentscher (SPD) and his wife present at Altona Station. Also present were Sabine Stock, OBB's Passenger Traffic Director, and Michael Peterson, DB's Long-Distance Passenger Transport Director, to christen the Night Train as "City of Hamburg". The Hamburg band Mahoin provided musical accompaniment for the Nightjet christening with Nordic melodies.
Green Mobility at Night
"For these distances, the Night Train is a fine alternative," said Tschentscher. For him, trains are the most eco-friendly way to transport goods and people. Stock, OBB's Passenger Traffic Director, also addressed sustainability, advocating for environmentally friendly night travel in the future.
According to Peterson, night trains are growing increasingly popular. In the coming year, a new direct route from Prague to Copenhagen will be introduced, as well as a route to Oslo.
Daily Service between Hamburg and Vienna
Known as the new-generation Nightjet, this train operates on popular lines between Hamburg and Vienna/Innsbruck. These seven-car Nightjets have 254 seat compartments, divided into two sleeper cars, three liege cars, a seat carriage, and a multifunction car.
New on the train are the mini-cabins. Suitable for one person, a trip from Hamburg to Vienna costs €55 in a mini-cabin, while a sleeper berth costs €100 or more.
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Hasset Tefera Alemu
Hasset Tefera Alemu despises superlatives. Scale ratings of one to ten, in her opinion, only have nine scale points, and she reluctantly reveals her favorite film. Born in 2001 in Stuttgart, she has dropped her dialect, presumably due to the ten years she spent living in Hesse. For her studies in Journalism and Law, Hasset moved to Mainz. During an internship at netzpolitik.org, she learned about the real meaning of Open Source. In Hamburg, she hopes to finally find the best coffee in Germany. Nickname: hta
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Pauline Böwing
Pauline Böwing, born in 2003, cannot be swayed by autocue and even remained on air during a bomb threat during a broadcast on the Bayerischer Rundfunk. Born in Stuttgart, she has lived in five cities, speaks four languages, and, ironically, was an extra in "Willi wants to know". She studied Communication Science and Law as a side subject in Munich, wrote for the "Abendzeitung", and worked at ZDF. Her overseas semester was spent in Leicester. She doesn't like football but is a loyal St. Pauli fan. Nickname: Pauli. Nickname: pau
- Pauline Böwing - https://ourwebsite/author/paulie-boewing/ - "Humanity Remains on the Track"
- Pauline Böwing - https://ourwebsite/author/paulie-boewing/ - "A Club against Loneliness"
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The Nightjet is a sleeper train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), connecting numerous major European cities, including Hamburg. Here's a comprehensive overview of its history, features, and eco-friendliness:
Background
Following Deutsche Bahn's discontinuation of night train operations in 2016, ÖBB expanded the Nightjet service by taking over some routes [1][3]. This expansion included the introduction of new-generation Nightjet trains, which boast enhanced features compared to their predecessors.
Features
- Accommodation Options: The new-generation Nightjet trains offer a variety of accommodations, including single and double-bed sleepers, 4-berth comfort couchettes, and unique mini-cabins. These mini-cabins provide a budget-friendly, private space resembling a capsule hotel experience [1][3].
- Amenities: All sleeper compartments now feature en-suite bathrooms, while the mini-cabins and couchettes offer varying levels of comfort. Onboard services include a room service menu for drinks, snacks, and light meals, with a light breakfast included in the fare for sleepers, couchettes, and mini-cabins [3].
- Route and Schedule: A popular route is from Zurich to Hamburg, with the train departing Zurich HB at 20:59 and arriving at Hamburg Hbf at 07:53 [3].
Taufing Ceremony
No specific information is available regarding a taufing ceremony for the Nightjet trains. The term "taufing" is not commonly associated with train launch or ceremony events in the rail industry.
Eco-Friendliness
Rail travel, including the Nightjet, is generally recognized as a more eco-friendly choice compared to air travel. Trains produce far less CO2 per passenger than airplanes, making them a sustainable option for long-distance travel. However, the eco-friendly features or initiatives specific to the Nightjet trains themselves are not highlighted in available information.
Overall, the Nightjet offers a convenient and relatively eco-friendly travel option across Europe, with modern amenities and efficient routes.
The Nightjet train, a sleeper service by Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), is expanding with routes previously managed by Deutsche Bahn following their discontinuation in 2016.
During the christening of the Nightjet at Altona Station, Hamburg's First Lord Mayor, Peter Tschentscher (SPD), emphasized trains as the most eco-friendly mode of transportation for goods and people.
The new-generation Nightjet trains boast improved features such as mini-cabins, which cost €55 for a trip from Hamburg to Vienna and offer a budget-friendly, private space. These trains operate on popular lines between Hamburg and Vienna/Innsbruck, and night trains are increasingly gaining popularity with services like the new direct route from Prague to Copenhagen planned for the coming year.
