Three-day-a-week service for Brussels-Vienna night train commences.
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Hop aboard, Europe! It's time to catch some Z's as you travel in style with the expanded night train services taking off from Brussels to Vienna. Starting December 13th, these bad boys will run thrice a week, according to ÖBB's CEO, Andreas Matthä. So, strap in for a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday night ride from Brussels, arriving at Vienna's fine station shortly after sunrise. And fret not, Austrians, the return journey promises a similar schedule on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.
Matthä's got a dream and he's not afraid to share it - he envisions a sprawling night train network across Europe by 2028, stretching from Berlin to Paris, Rome to Stockholm. Can't wait that long? ÖBB's got something up its sleeve for the Dutch too, launching a night train service between Amsterdam and both Vienna and Innsbruck come December.
But there's a twist - the Innsbruck to Brussels night train will be retiring mid-December. It's a tough goodbye, but the road ahead is paved with ambitious plans for a more sustainable and modern European rail network.
The continent's night train expansion goes beyond ÖBB. Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and Trenitalia are joining forces to create a dazzling new route linking Berlin, Munich, Innsbruck, Bolzano, Verona, Milan, Rome, and Naples. This route clocks in at around 1,600 kilometers and is expected to start running in 2026, expanding by 2028. Meanwhile, new companies like NOX are making waves with their plans for a fully electrified network.
The high-speed train revolution isn't far behind. FlixTrain, a key player in the long-distance rail game, is gearing up to add a whopping 65 high-speed trains to its fleet by 2028. These speed demons will zip along at up to 230 km/h, connecting northern Germany and Austria with the potential to reach Italy. The new trains will comeequipped with barrier-free boarding, advanced Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and dynamic digital information systems.
All these projects enjoy favorable political support, promising a more competitive and innovative rail sector in Europe. In the near future, expect to see additional high-speed routes connecting Amsterdam, Antwerp, Brussels, Paris, and London, contributing to a more integrated and environmentally-friendly European rail network.
This grand expansion aims to make train travel a more attractive alternative to air travel on many European routes, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The improvements in technology, comfort, and network integration are expected to have a profound impact on sustainable long-distance travel in Europe. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
- The ambitious expansion of Europe's rail network is not limited to night trains; Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and Trenitalia are collaborating to establish a new route, enhancing transportation from Berlin to Naples via Munich, Innsbruck, Bolzano, Verona, Milan, and Rome.
- In the realm of finance and public-transit, the high-speed train industry is set to experience significant growth, with FlixTrain planning to add 65 high-speed trains to its fleet by 2028, aiming to link northern Germany and Austria, potentially expanding to Italy, thus providing a more eco-friendly alternative to air travel in Europe.
