Night Trains Return
For years, night trains vanished from many routes in Europe, but some rail firms are now bringing them back. The new interest is partly a response to public concern about the (17) ________ impact of frequent flying. Night travel can also be surprisingly (18) ________, as people sleep while the train covers long trips and may save the cost of a hotel. Modern sleeper trains are built to give a more (19) ________ journey than old services. Some cabins have private showers, better beds and less noise. Even so, rail firms face real (20) ________ when they link routes across borders. Other signal systems and ticket rules can make planning (21) ________ complex. Companies therefore need close (22) ________ with station staff and other operators. For many people, the greatest (23) ________ is arriving in the city centre early in the morning. Whether night trains become a (24) ________ choice again will depend on price, trust and ease of use.