Sleeper trains Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Sleeper trains
Before the breakthrough ofair travel, sleeper trains were the preferred way of travelling long distances overland. A few trains – including the "Orient Express", which used to run from Paris to Istanbul – became famous through film and literature. The rise of flights andhigh speed trainshave rendered many sleeper services obsolete. Some are still an important part of the railway network in a number of countries, while sometourist railwaysbring them back as nostalgia for those ready to pay. Recent trend towards environmentally-conscious travel has however led to a revival of the sleeper trains. Many routes that connect major cities have been restored and many operators have upgraded their cabin interiors. They offer a level of comfort and sightseeing not possible while flying – at a fractio
Sleeper trains Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 7 sections including: