A SLEEPER train service is set to launch as an alternative to taking short-haul flights across Europe.
The company called N o x has revealed plans to have private cabins with unbeatable views for passengers while connecting them across countries – and at an affordable price too.
Rather than queuing at an airport for hours for a flight that’s half the time, this company has an alternative that sounds pretty good, if it gets off the ground.
Berlin start-up Nox wants to “build a real alternative to short-haul flights” with entirely private rooms on its sleeper trains from 2027.
Nox hopes to connect lots of cities across Europe starting with the likes of Stockholm , Vienna , Amsterdam , Toulouse , Barcelona all the way to Reggio di Calabria in Italy .
And while you might be thinking that’s an unpleasant journey sitting next to a stranger, well these cabins are completely private.
Inside will be a 2-metre-long bed, chair, storage, charging ports and panoramic window to gaze out of.
On its website, Nox said: “Nox will focus on privacy, good sleep and affordable prices.
“You will not need to share your room with strangers and can lock it from in- and outside. On top, we aim to offer ticket prices as low as air fares.”
It continued to add that the spacious design meant all personal luggage and items could also go into the cabin and not be left outside.
While tickets aren’t yet on sale, Nox hopes to be as “affordable as a flight.”
It estimates single rooms will be as low as €79 (£68.77), with double rooms from €149 (£129.70).
Nox added that prices will be “flexible depending on demand.”
It will have three room types, the single and double rooms will have loft style beds which passengers can get to by climbing a short ladder.
Double Vista rooms have two beds, one being low and another chest-height for easy access.
When passengers aren’t sleeping, they can convert the beds into two seats.
Thibault Constant, co-founder of Nox said: “Sleeping while a train gets you across Europe is a great concept. But today people have to share their cabins with strangers, beds are tight, and it’s often more expensive than air travel.
“We want to change that and make night trains an essential part of European travel.”
Nox is asking keen travellers to sign up for ‘Early Bird perks’ like 20 per cent off their first booking.
There’s also a free welcome drink and the chance to book a week before anyone else.
Other possible perks include premiere ride lottery, behind-the-scenes tours and testing before the official launch.
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