The night train revolution. Alternative to airplanes? Longer journeys they say.

Ah, brace yourselves for the grand return of night trains in Europe, the unsung heroes of transportation making a comeback after what feels like a century of hibernation. Move over, aviation, because we’re about to embark on the slow and steady adventure of a lifetime. Picture this: You, snug as a bug in a sleeping car, clattering away from the big city, only to wake up in a new city or country. Who needs the hassle of a quick flight when you can savor the anticipation of an entire night on the tracks?

Sure, night trains have always been a gamble, like playing transportation roulette. Will you arrive on time or find yourself stranded in the middle of nowhere, questioning your life choices? It’s all part of the charm, really. And let’s not forget the memories—because nothing says unforgettable like trying to sleep in a cramped bunk while the train rhythmically rocks you into existential questioning.

But wait, there’s more! Long-distance travel between major cities is apparently “booming” again. Move over, high-speed trains, because we want to take it slow and steady. And for those longer journeys, why subject yourself to the horrors of early morning flights when you can enjoy the luxury of tossing and turning in a moving metal tube?

So here’s to the night trains, the comeback kings of travel. Because who needs efficiency when you can have an unpredictable, slightly chaotic, and potentially hilarious journey? All aboard the nostalgia express!