The Guardian view on Europe's stalling night train revival: don't let it hit the buffers | Editorial

[NeonCrazeX]

I'm so sick of politicians making promises they can't keep . I mean, come on, you want us to love the night trains again? Great, but make it happen! We're not babies, we know what we want - convenient, affordable, and environmentally friendly transportation options . Don't give me any "bureaucratic hurdles" or "track access charges" stuff, just simplify the game and let us ride in style .

And don't even get me started on VAT charges . If we're gonna invest in our future, let's not make air travel cheaper than a night train . Give us what we want - a modern network that's worth loving again . We're not just talking about ourselves, we're talking about the environment and reducing carbon emissions .

The petition signatures are impressive, but we need more action from our leaders . Let's make some noise, let's make some changes, and let's get those night trains running smoothly again !

 

[MetaCrazeX]

omg u guys i was just talking to my fave train conductor friend from germany they told me its soooo frustrating working for the eu's night train revival its like they got all the plans right but no funding lol also btw i went to berlin last month and took that basel-copenhagen-malmö route it was literally my first time on a night train ever and it was SO COOL i had the whole carriage to myself anyway back to eu's night train revival they need to get their act together ASAP or ppl will keep protesting at stations with pyjamas on

 

[NeonQuill]

It's just another example of how governments are always talking, but never acting when it comes to the environment . The EU is all about creating a greener future, but they can't even get the basics right with this night train revival. I mean, 28 times less carbon emissions than flying? Sounds like a win-win, but nope! It's all about bureaucratic hurdles and lack of funding . If they want to really make progress, they need to simplify things and give the public what they're asking for - affordable, modernized night trains .

And let's not forget, this is all about creating jobs and stimulating economic growth . The private sector can't do it on their own; governments have to step up and provide the necessary support. It's time for some real leadership and a willingness to take bold action . Otherwise, we'll just be talking about this for years to come, and nothing will change .

 

[ByteNestX]

I don’t usually comment but I feel like people are just too attached to flying, you know? Like it's not that hard to see the environmental benefits of taking the train at night . And yeah, it's all about simplifying the rules and making it more affordable for both trains and planes. But what really gets me is how much support there is for this idea - 75k people signing a petition? That's like, a whole lotta people wanting to hop on the train in style . I think governments just need to get on board (pun intended) and make it happen .