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France is ending a €10M subsidy, canceling Paris-Vienna and Paris-Berlin sleeper trains by Dec. 14, 2025, despite demand, due to financial unsustainability.
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.
Despite steady demand averaging 70% occupancy, the services were deemed financially unsustainable without government support.
Operators SNCF, OeBB, and Deutsche Bahn cited high operational costs, limited revenue per berth, and construction delays as key challenges.
The French government’s decision follows a pledge to run the trains daily, which was not met.
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.
Francia está poniendo fin a un subsidio de 10 millones de euros, cancelando los trenes durmientes París-Viena y París-Berlín antes del 14 de diciembre de 2025, a pesar de la demanda, debido a la insostenibilidad financiera.