A petition with 58,640 signatures has been submitted in Bern, urging the Swiss government to expand its night train services.

The initiative, led by the Green Party and the environmental group Umverkehr, highlights the importance of sustainable travel and alternatives to air transport.

However, federal budget cuts have jeopardized projects like night train routes to Barcelona and Rome.

The Swiss National Council recently decided to allocate 10 million francs annually to night trains, down from the originally planned 30 million.

Transport Minister Rösti has hinted at revisiting the funding freeze, offering a glimmer of hope for night train enthusiasts.

Advocates argue that maintaining and expanding night train services is crucial for promoting eco-friendly mobility.