Arrived right on time, dumped my bag, then headed out for a wander. Stumbled past the Porte de Hal, grabbed Lebanese food, and ate outside soaking up the early evening buzz. Exactly the kind of pause that makes rail travel so good.
Back to the station next. NightJet at 19:06 and my first proper sleeper train awaits. Very excited about this bit.
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Rolling east through the night 🌙🚆
On the Nightjet to Vienna and we’ve just passed Cologne. Lights low, steady rhythm of the rails, and that brilliant feeling of waking up somewhere completely new tomorrow. First sleeper train and I am very much a fan already.
This is exactly why I love travelling this way.
#BetterByRail
#NightTrain
#SleeperTrain
#Nightjet
#EuropeByRail
#FlyLess
#SlowTravel
#WinterRailTrip
#RailAdventure
#FOSDEM
#FOSDEM2026
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