ÖBB's Nightjet new generation is the future of night train travel in Europe
ÖBB, has ordered 33 new seven-car Nightjets for European night train transport, with the first trains set to be in service on December 10, 2023.
"Taking the train means protecting the climate. This is particularly true for night trains. That's why we are working together to further expand the European night train network. With many connections, but above all with the new Nightjets. Boarding in Vienna in the evening and waking up refreshed in another European metropolis the next morning. This will be even easier and more comfortable in the future. This makes it clear that the future of short and medium-haul travel belongs to the train," said Minister for Climate Action Leonore Gewessler.
"With the Nightjet new generation presented today, we are consistently continuing the expansion of our night train fleet and will continue to play a pioneering role in night train transport in Europe. With our new state-of-the-art Nightjets, we will convince with more comfort and privacy in the future and clearly focus on the needs of the passengers," emphasizes ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä.
The first passenger service is planned from December 2023 on the Vienna - Hamburg and Innsbruck - Hamburg lines.
The new comfort of night train travel
The seven-car Nightjets of the new generation each consist of two seating cars (control car & multifunctional car), three couchette cars and two sleeping cars. The maximum capacity per set is 254 seats. The design combines ultra-modern design with even more comfort and space.
Travelling in the sleeping cars is even more comfortable, as all compartments have their own toilet and shower facilities. Fixed beds additionally increase sleeping comfort and ensure a relaxed arrival at the destination. The sleeping compartments offer comfortable seating area for e.g. relaxed working, reading or eating during the journey. Due to the lower occupancy (2-person compartment in the sleeping car ÖBB can meet the customers' request for increased privacy.
In the new innovative Mini Cabins, the single sleeping berths in the couchette car, every necessity for an undisturbed night trip is available in a compact space: a storage area, a movable folding table for breakfast with integrated mirror, coat hooks, reading lamp as well as directly adjacent lockers for hand luggage and shoes.
For accessible travel, every new Nightjet has a modern accessible couchette compartment (for up to two wheelchair users and accompanying persons) and a barrier-free WC, which are conveniently accessible via a low-floor entrance. The multifunctional car offers new and improved transport options: six bicycle parking spaces for all cycling enthusiasts as well as more space for luggage, strollers and sports equipment.
Technical details and features:
- 7-car set with a total capacity of 254 seats
- Car layout: 1 control car (seating car), 1 multifunctional car (seating car with PRM compartment & multifunctional zone), 3 couchette cars (4-person compartments & mini cabins), 2 sleeping cars
- Approval for Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Netherlands
- 230 km/h maximum speed
- Free WLAN with onboard portal ÖBB Railnet night
- Modern passenger information system in all carriages, keeping passengers up-to-date with the latest travel information
- Charging options via USB and inductive charging station for cell phone and tablet
- Improved network function for more stable cell phone reception thanks to cell phone-permeable window panes
- New operating display in the compartments with various comfort functions, such as lighting control or service to on-board staff
- Electronic access system using NFC cards
The comfort categories as well as a 360° view into the new Nightjet can be found here: nightjet.com/newgeneration.
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