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Nightjet takes off: comfort and sustainability on the new route!
On May 27, 2025, the Nightjet celebrated its first trip to Amsterdam, supported by political and business celebrities, with a focus on sustainable rail transport.
Nightjet takes off: comfort and sustainability on the new route!
On May 27, 2025, the new night train Nightjet started its premiere trip to Amsterdam. The farewell in Vienna was attended by high-ranking representatives from politics and business, including the Federal Minister for Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure, Peter Hanke, the CEO of ÖBB, Andreas Matthä, the Dutch ambassador, Peter Potman, and the deputy EU Commission representative, Christian Wigand. These celebrations mark a significant step in the development of European rail transport.
The Nightjet is used on the Vienna-Amsterdam and Innsbruck-Amsterdam routes. This new offer is intended to promote a climate-friendly expansion of European rail transport. The new generation of Nightjets are characterized by greater comfort, privacy and sustainability.
Innovative equipment and capacity
The trains consist of seven parts, including two seated cars (control car & multifunctional car), three couchette cars and two sleeping cars. In total, the trains offer space for up to 254 people. Particularly noteworthy is the multifunctional trolley, which offers six bicycle parking spaces as well as more space for luggage, strollers and sports equipment.
The equipment includes numerous modern amenities, such as free WiFi with the onboard portal ÖBB Railnet night, a passenger information system, sockets, USB charging ports and inductive charging stations. There is also a control display in the compartments to control the lighting and for service calls, an electronic access system with NFC cards and video surveillance in all cars.
EU and sustainable transport
The developments surrounding the Nightjet are in line with the objectives of the EU transport policy, which promotes a modern infrastructure network to enable faster and safer travel. This policy not only supports the European economy, but also promotes environmentally friendly and digital solutions. Transport plays a crucial role in integration in Europe, enabling the free movement of goods, services and people.
With a contribution of over 9% to the EU's gross value added and around 11 million employees in the transport sector, the importance of this industry is demonstrated. The EU has also committed to reducing transport-related emissions by 60% by 2050 compared to 1990, which will particularly support innovative and sustainable means of transport such as the Nightjet.
The challenges in the transport system, such as traffic congestion and dependence on oil, illustrate the urgency of modern solutions. In this context, the Nightjet not only represents a new standard in night traffic, but also contributes to achieving the EU's energy and climate policy goals.
The introduction of such environmentally friendly alternatives paves the way for sustainable mobility that meets the needs of modern society. The Nightjet's first trip to Amsterdam could therefore serve as a pioneer for a more environmentally friendly future in European rail transport.