# Hotel-Quality Sleeper Trains Midnight Trains Set to Launch Comfortable Sleeper Trains in Europe By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-07-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-sleeper-trains References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/innovation/travel-tourism/midnight-trains-hotel) & [midnight-trains](https://www.midnight-trains.com/) Midnight Trains, a French startup specializing in luxurious sleeper trains, wants European travelers to skip the airport and instead embark on its unique "[hotel on rails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceske-drahy)" experience. The company intends to introduce a more comfortable, headache-free, and environmentally sustainable alternative to air travel. Every trip on a Midnight Train will be managed through the company's user-friendly app. Like a hotel, bookings will be offered in a variety of 'room' sizes – or in this case, compartments – each suitable for singles, pairs, and family groups. All options will include a bathroom, a bar, and access to various amenities. The company plans to launch its first line of trains throughout Europe in 2024. As [green travel alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journey-beyond-rail) continue to gain traction globally, it is likely that [luxury sleeper trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express) like those offered by Midnight Trains will become increasingly common. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Sleeper Trains:** The trend of introducing comfortable, hotel-quality sleeper trains as a sustainable alternative to air travel - **User-friendly Travel Booking Apps:** The trend of managing travel through easy-to-use apps that offer a range of size options for single travelers, pairs, and family groups - **Green Travel:** The trend of environmentally sustainable travel is making luxury sleeper trains an increasingly popular option ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of introducing eco-friendly, hotel-quality sleeper trains to offer a unique travel experience as a sustainable alternative to air travel - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of user-friendly booking apps and introduce these features into hotel management systems - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can target environmentally conscious consumers by promoting luxury sleeper trains as a green travel alternative ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Private Train Accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-travel.md) - [Progressive Sleeper Transit Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2050-lab.md) - [Personal Overnight Train Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolochka-cabin-concept.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Hotel Room Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-x-belmond-vision-pullman-express.md) - [Luxe European Train Routes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-to-portofino.md) - [Revived Contemporary Classic Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-1.md) - [Train-Specific Digital Ticketing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/save-a-train.md) - [Sleep-Focused Hotel Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/equinox-sleep-lab.md)