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June 23, 2025 | Main line

JR East to introduce tourist sleeper train

The new train running from Tokyo to Tohoku could become a destination in itself.

March 17, 2025 | Fleet

California start-up dares to dream

Dreamstar Lines is making progress on a bold plan to launch an overnight passenger service between Los Angeles and San Franciso. CEO Joshua Dominic reveals how the company’s premium service will work to Kevin Smith.

November 18, 2024 | Main line

Californian start-up awards sleeper train design contract

New private operator plans to introduce an overnight train service between the Bay Area and Los Angeles.

June 15, 2024 | Passenger

MTR expands services between Hong Kong and mainland China

High Speed Rail launches sleeper and conventional daytime services this month.

June 5, 2024 | Financial

Midnight Trains exits market

Open-access premium night train operator fails to achieve funding for rolling stock.

November 16, 2023 | Fleet

ÖBB presents new generation of sleeper trains

New flagship Nightjet service to connect Hamburg with Vienna and Innsbruck from December 10.

August 10, 2023 | Fleet

Trenitalia orders up to 370 sleeping cars

A consortium of Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema have secured the €732.5m framework contract.

May 31, 2023 | Main line

European Sleeper launches overnight services

The train is operating from Berlin via Amsterdam to Brussels.

March 3, 2023 | Passenger

Scottish government to take over Caledonian Sleeper in June

Franchise held by Serco will be operated by a publicly-owned company.

February 17, 2023 | Fleet

Stadler wins Norske Tog contract for 17 long-distance trains

Option for up to 83 eight-car EMUs with reclining seats and flexible sleeping compartments.

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