Europe's Night Train Revival Hits the Buffers
The romantic revival of European night trains is stalling despite strong public demand. Key routes are being scrapped due to funding issues, threatening greener travel. Action is needed now.
The romantic revival of European night trains is stalling despite strong public demand. Key routes are being scrapped due to funding issues, threatening greener travel. Action is needed now.
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