New scientific study hints at untapped potential for night trains

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Travellers now have more options for charging their devices ÖBB / David Payr

If operators of night train services focus on increased levels of comfort and more privacy for travellers, people will be more inclined to use sleeper trains, researchers from consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV and Delft University of Technology have found.

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New scientific study hints at untapped potential for night trains

Travellers now have more options for charging their devices
Travellers now have more options for charging their devices ÖBB / David Payr

If operators of night train services focus on increased levels of comfort and more privacy for travellers, people will be more inclined to use sleeper trains, researchers from consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV and Delft University of Technology have found.

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

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