Kurt Bauer
Head of long distance passenger services and new rail business at ÖBB who discusses Nightjet, the operator's strategy, new train designs and the challenges of cross-border night 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.
