New Night Trains Ready – but Billion-Dollar Purchase Receives Criticism

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A prototype of the new night trains that will run from Stockholm to Norrbotten was presented on Monday in the capital. But there has already been criticism about the length of the beds, among other things.

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Night trains may be making a comeback in Europe, according to train expert Mark Smith. But he is disappointed by Sweden's new giant purchase of ten locomotives and 91 carriages. "It will make passengers hesitant to take the night train," he says.

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In Sweden, night trains will soon be retired after 40 to 60 years of faithful service on the rails.