John Wirth
Independent railway consultant and pro-night train campaigner who provides expert analysis on optimal journey lengths, demand, and the economics of sleeper services.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 27min
Europe's night train renaissance: Still on track?
Kurt Bauer, head of long-distance services at ÖBB, explains Nightjet’s strategy and new train designs. John Wirth, independent rail consultant and pro-night-train campaigner, analyzes optimal journey lengths and the economics of sleepers. They discuss the renaissance of night trains, cabin innovations like mini pods, cross-border operational headaches and the policy and infrastructure hurdles threatening expansion.
