Some years ago several big night train operators in mainland Europe withdrew their lossmaking international services.
During this time UK rail was a shining exception, at least nationally. Great Western Railway renovated its 40-year-old British Rail stock for its London to Penzance Night Riviera while Caledonian Sleeper upgraded the Anglo-Scottish night services.
Fast forward to 2023 and night trains have once again become fashionable across mainland Europe with the EU’s blessing, as they are viewed
