Austrian railway operator ÖBB is set to halt its Nightjet service between Berlin and Brussels effective Friday, 28 March. This decision follows the service’s launch just three months ago, in December 2023, and is attributed to unforeseen engineering work necessitating cancellation “until further notice.”
The Nightjet had been running thrice weekly, covering the distance in approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes. However, it encountered stiff competition from the European Sleeper, which also operates three times per week on the same route.
Furthermore, ÖBB disclosed that ongoing construction efforts across Germany, Austria, and France would result in other Nightjet cancellations, affecting the Vienna-Paris, Berlin-Paris, Zurich-Amsterdam, and Zurich-Prague routes. These cancellations will occur on various dates from 27 March to the end of May. To find comprehensive details regarding the impacted services, please visit the Nightjet website.
ÖBB will suspend its Nightjet service between Berlin and Brussels as of 28 March due to unexpected engineering work. Launched in December 2023, the route has faced competition from European Sleeper. Additional Nightjet cancellations will affect several routes until late May due to construction work across multiple countries.
In summary, ÖBB’s recent suspension of its Nightjet service between Berlin and Brussels highlights the challenges of operational disruptions and competition within the rail sector. With ongoing construction affecting multiple routes, rail passengers are advised to consult the Nightjet website for the latest updates on cancellations.
Original Source: www.businesstravelnewseurope.com
