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flag France is ending a €10M subsidy, canceling Paris-Vienna and Paris-Berlin sleeper trains by Dec. 14, 2025, despite demand, due to financial unsustainability.

flag France has ended a €10 million annual subsidy for cross-border sleeper trains, leading to the cancellation of the Paris-Vienna and Paris-Berlin night routes by December 14, 2025. flag Despite steady demand averaging 70% occupancy, the services were deemed financially unsustainable without government support. flag Operators SNCF, OeBB, and Deutsche Bahn cited high operational costs, limited revenue per berth, and construction delays as key challenges. flag The French government’s decision follows a pledge to run the trains daily, which was not met. flag While domestic overnight services in France continue with state funding, international night rail options are shrinking, sparking criticism from rail advocates concerned about declining sustainable travel alternatives.

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