This Company Wants to Bring Modern Night Trains to the U.S.—Here’s How It Could Change Domestic Travel

• Lunatrain has developed a new network of passenger trains in the U.S.A. and Canada.
  
• For the most efficient travel, night trains will only be used on long-haul routes.
• Trains of the company will have comfortable cabins with soundproofing for a good night’s sleep.

If you have ever returned from a trip to Europe You traveled by train from Paris to Amsterdam for only 40 euros, and you wondered why the U.S. didn’t offer a comprehensive airfare? passenger train systemIt’s good to know that one is on the way.

Philadelphia-based Lunatrain It is creating a passenger train service to connect major U.S. cities and Canadian cities. They want to connect cities that are far enough apart for daytime trains to reach efficiently. Lunatrain focuses exclusively on express nonstop sleeper trains, allowing people to travel at night and minimize their waking hours. 

This means that you could board a Philadelphia train around dinner and arrive at Charlotte, North CarolinaYou can travel to your destination in almost no time, reducing the amount of time you spend on the road.

And if you’re wondering about comfort, consider this: Lunatrain is planning to offer sleeping cabins for every type of traveler—from solo travelers to families and groups. It states in a February 2025 press release The Lunatrain sleeping cabins have been designed to accommodate different traveler types, with enough outlets to charge multiple devices at once, improved vibration dampening, soundproofing, and noise reduction for optimal sleeping conditions. They also include a variety of onboard amenities.

The press release specifically mentions high-speed WiFi, showers and lounge areas, as well as full-service dining on board and in the room.

Lunatrain is a short-haul flight alternative. cross-country drives This is a more comfortable, safe, and affordable option. There will be both economy and premium options, and a train overnight ride along the same route will cost less than an airline ticket of the same service.

The first Lunatrain network will span the East Coast, Midwest and Canada. The initial network will cover the East Coast and Midwest. having to rent a car Or, you can pay for a taxi.

Lunatrain has developed financial projections since completing a feasibility study in early 2024. They plan to release a prototype unit by the end of 2026 in order to collect feedback about their designs. Lunatrain then plans to build a fleet if passenger sleeping cars.