21 March 2025
Slow Train Travel Finds a New Generation of Fans
Multi-day rail journeys are drawing travelers who'd rather watch the scenery than rush to a destination.Sleeper trains that had been quietly shrinking for years are being reintroduced on several European routes, driven by demand from travelers seeking a lower-carbon alternative to short-haul flights. Operators report bookings skew younger than expected, with many passengers treating the journey itself as the vacation rather than a means to an end. Rail advocates say the trend has been enough to justify new overnight rolling stock orders for the first time in decades.