New generation Nightjet enters passenger service

First journey of the New Generation Nightjet
First journey of the New Generation Nightjet ÖBB / Marek Knopp

The new generation Nightjet train of ÖBB started passenger service for the first time on the Vienna-Hamburg and Innsbruck-Hamburg lines on December 10th. 13 of the new night trains are planned to be in use by the end of 2024. 

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New generation Nightjet enters passenger service

First journey of the New Generation Nightjet
First journey of the New Generation Nightjet ÖBB / Marek Knopp

The new generation Nightjet train of ÖBB started passenger service for the first time on the Vienna-Hamburg and Innsbruck-Hamburg lines on December 10th. 13 of the new night trains are planned to be in use by the end of 2024. 

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