This article was originally published with the title “Railway Plant—Sleepers, Ties, and Clips” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 21 No. 19 (November 1869), p. 292 doi:10.1038 ...

There are a bunch of new sleeper train services launching across Europe this year that we’re excited to try, and France has just announced that a whole load more could be on the cards in the ...

A Berlin-based start-up plans to launch sleeper trains connecting various European cities — for the same price as a plane ...

Earlier this year, France and Germany’s national rail operators announced another new train route between Paris and Berlin that is due to start running in 2024.

European passenger rail travel is expanding with new routes and increased competition, notably under the English Channel. The European Commission is pushing for a streamlined digital booking ...

Experience the allure of France from a luxurious train, where every moment is steeped in elegance and every view is a ...

Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, United Kingdom Billing itself as the first luxury sleeper train touring England and Wales, this new train is scheduled to take to the rails in July.

For an overnight train trip from Berlin to Vienna, I booked a seat in a seating carriage on a Nightjet train and didn't sleep at all.

ÖBB is not the only operator reinstating sleepers. France has restored overnight trains from Paris to Nice and Lourdes. Italy is ordering new sleeper trains. Start-up train operator European ...

Concrete railway sleepers and track systems remain central to modern rail infrastructure, offering robust load distribution, enhanced durability and improved safety compared to traditional materials.

Demand for sleeper trains in France has grown significantly over the last couple of years because of a stronger focus on sustainable travel, a renewed push by the EU to restore the services as an ...