Overview
- ÖBB ended its Paris–Berlin and Paris–Vienna Nightjet services in December despite strong demand after French subsidies were withdrawn.
- European Sleeper plans to relaunch Paris–Berlin from March 2026 three nights per week via Brussels, with fares reported around €80–€120 depending on season.
- A new night route linking Amsterdam and Brussels to Milan via Switzerland is scheduled for June 2026, operating three times weekly in both directions.
- Italian operators target daytime expansion as Trenitalia prepares Frecciarossa runs into Austria and Germany, while Italo has applied for a German licence and is weighing multi‑billion‑euro fleet plans, according to reports.
- Rebuilt infrastructure will restore Budapest–Belgrade services from March 2026 with up to six daily trains, including fast EuroCity links connecting onward to Vienna.