night trains

Nocturnal railway journeys

Night trains are passenger rail services that run overnight, allowing travelers to sleep during long journeys and arrive at their destination by morning.

They typically offer sleeping compartments or couchettes: We took the night train from Paris to Venice.

Night trains appeal to those avoiding flights or seeking a romantic, old-fashioned way to travel.

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