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June 15, 2025 | Financial

Nox optimistic about night train funding

Co-founder Thibault Constant reports positive discussions with potential finance partners.

June 12, 2025 | Europe

New European night train operator unveils plans

Berlin-based start-up Nox wants to operate 35 routes serving 100 cities by 2035.

January 30, 2025 | Main line

European Sleeper confirms start of Brussels - Venice service

The train will run two times per week throughout February and March.

January 29, 2025 | Fleet

France plans major sleeper fleet order

Transport minister says the government will soon approve the purchase of 180 coaches and 30 locomotives.

August 27, 2024 | Fleet

Tender deadline for new Swedish overnight fleet extended

Bidders for a potential €488m contract are given extra five months to prepare their proposals.

August 20, 2024 | Main line

European Sleeper to launch Brussels - Venice service in 2025

The new winter overnight service will connect Belgium and the Netherlands with Germany, Austria and northern Italy.

July 12, 2024 | Main line

SJ takes over Swedish Far North night trains

Trafikverket makes direct award following expiry of Vy Tåg contract.

July 11, 2024 | Fleet

Average age of European coaching stock tops three decades

A new generation of locomotive-hauled coaches is required for both inter-city and overnight trains, according to a new report from SCI Verkehr.

June 12, 2024 | Analysis

Sweet dreams vs rail nightmares

A new report from SCI Verkehr confirms increasing demand for night trains in Europe. But new entrants are finding that the barriers to entry are higher than expected, potentially stymying growth and reducing passenger choice, as Mark Simmons explains.

March 28, 2024 | Europe

European Sleeper runs first Prague services

Open-access passenger operator extends Brussels - Berlin night trains to Prague via Dresden.

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