The Return of Night Trains
For many years, overnight rail services became less common as air travel grew cheaper. Recently, however, several European routes have been brought back into use. A night train allows passengers to fall asleep in one city and wake (9) ________ in another. This can make the journey feel shorter, mainly for people who would otherwise spend hours getting (10) ________ and from airports. Fans also point (11) ________ that trains usually cause less pollution per person than planes. The service also appeals to people (12) ________ want to avoid flying when a practical option exists. Running these trains is not simple. Carriages designed for sleeping are more expensive (13) ________ ordinary seats, and staff must work through the night. Operators also need enough passengers, or (14) ________ is little chance that each route will pay for itself. Even so, demand has been strong on some services, and several new routes are in the process of (15) ________ planned. Whether night trains become common again will depend (16) ________ price, comfort and convenient departure times.