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Monday, 27 July 2020

The Guardian

• 'People don't want to fly': Covid-19 reawakens Europe's sleeper trainsOvernight services in Europe had seemingly hit the buffers but pandemic has revived demand. For all their promise of romance and adventure, Europe's sleeper trains had appeared to have reached the end of the line. Cripplingly expensive to run and forsaken by travellers for budget airlines, a decision by the German rail operator Deutsche Bahn to terminate the service connecting Paris to Berlin six years ago ushered in the closure of routes across the continent including almost all of France's network.

Other Regional Press

• Heritage railway 'won't go down without a fight' as it battles to surviveElsecar Heritage Railway is a popular attraction but recently lost the loco which drew in visitors
• Three-week lane closure as Coventry railway station plans press onA new link road is being created as part of the station masterplan

Other News Sources

• Gatwick rail station upgrade: Network Rail launch surveyTRANSPORT bosses have asked for the public’s help in a multi-million pound station upgrade.

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