‘The sleeper train is back’ – four fab night trains for exploring mainland Europe

Wander List: Slow travel is having a moment, not least a new generation of night trains

La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Lucy White

With the advent of cheap flights came massively reduced transit times, putting train travel out of favour.

The glory days of 99c air fares are long gone, however, and the emphasis these days is more on sustainability, and enjoying the journey as much as the destination. In short, the sleeper train is back, and mainland Europe in particular is experiencing a renaissance.