Revolutionizing Transportation: The European Sleeper Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Air Travel

The company was founded by Chris Engelsman, who believes that the night train is a viable alternative to air travel, with carbon emissions per passenger-mile being about one-fifth of those on a plane.

The inaugural service is a mix of luxurious and spartan accommodations, with bunk beds and a vanity unit, but no restaurant car.

The company plans to create new carriages in the future, with the aim of making the service affordable for everyone.

The expansion of night trains is supported by the EU as part of its mission to cut the continent's carbon footprint, with France banning short-haul flights on journeys that take less than two-and-a-half hours by rail.

The Belgian government is also promising to subsidize night trains, with plans for a future service to Barcelona.

However, there are currently no plans for new services direct from the UK due to different carriage size regulations and cost and bureaucracy of using the Channel Tunnel.

The article talks about the "Tomorrow's Journeys" series that explores how technology is changing transportation.

The first episode focuses on the "EUROPEAN SLEEPER," a night train service that travels from London to Berlin, passing through Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.

The article highlights the convenience and comfort of the service, which allows passengers to sleep through the night and wake up in a different country, without the stress of air travel.

The article also mentions that the train service has a few bumps in the night, but the writer feels well rested upon waking up in the outskirts of Berlin.

The article concludes with a plug for the "Climate Show" with Tom Heap, which investigates how climate change is affecting the landscape and highlights solutions to the crisis.