18 August 2020
Episode 2297
60 minutes
We look at what’s transpired in the lead up to the verdict on those accused of killing Lebanon’s former prime minister Rafik Hariri. Plus: we dissect Russia’s interests in Belarus and ask whether overnight train travel can be revived.
18 August 2020
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Revival of the sleeper train
It is about five years since overnight rail services did a comprehensive disappearing act from Europe’s timetables. But is all that about to change? Sweden has announced plans to launch night trains connecting to Germany and Belgium, with similar plans from Austria and France too. We hear from transport writer Christian Wolmar.
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