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Night train service resumes between Paris and Berlin

The Belgian-Dutch cooperative European Sleeper is reviving the symbolic rail link between the French and German capitals that was discontinued by SNCF in December 2025.

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The night train service connecting Paris and Berlin will resume on March 26, 2026, after a hiatus since December 2025.

This service was previously managed by SNCF, which discontinued operations, impacting cross-border rail connectivity.

The Belgian-Dutch cooperative European Sleeper will take over the route, aiming to enhance rail infrastructure and passenger options between these major European capitals.

Updates

Update at 14:14 UTC on 2026-03-26

France 24 reported The iconic Paris-Berlin sleeper train is revived by SNCF after nearly a decade.

Sources: France 24