Back-on-Track Europe
As Vice-Chair of the Board, I run the digital infrastructure, coordinate with national Action Groups, and drive the Italian chapter’s advocacy for night trains and a connected European rail network.
What I do
- +Vice-Chair of the Board (elected December 2025)
- +Run the digital infrastructure: fileserver, Nextcloud, website, membership CRM
- +Liaison with national Action Groups across Europe
- +Coordinate the Italian chapter; ODV formation in progress
- +Maintain the Open Night Train Database & data-driven advocacy
Key achievements
- ✓Coordinated European Sleeper’s first arrival in Venice
- ✓Built a coalition with PIONEER Alliance universities
- ✓Presented at the Berlin Night Train Conference 2025
- ✓National media coverage in Italy
- ✓Open Night Train Database: 404 services across 26 countries
The Venice night-train launch
I coordinated the welcome for European Sleeper’s inaugural night train to Venice — a milestone in the revival of night trains to Italy.
Key outcomes
- +Partnership with IUAV University of Venice
- +Institutional support from local government
- +National media coverage (Il Fatto Quotidiano, QN)
- +Foundation laid for expanded Italian night-train services
- +Network of advocates across 10 European universities
“This event proved there’s real demand for night trains in Italy. Now it’s time to turn the momentum into lasting change.”
Campaign goals
MissionCross-border connectivity
Seamless rail connections across European borders, so the train is the easiest choice.
Night-train revival
Bringing back overnight services for sustainable long-distance travel between European cities.
Inclusive mobility
Sustainable rail travel that is accessible and affordable for everyone, not the privileged few.
Resources & reports
6 linksBack-on-Track Italy
The Italian chapter’s night-train advocacy.
Night Train Map
Interactive map of current and planned night-train connections.
General Position Paper
Our position on European rail policy and night-train revival.
TARGET Network 2030
A vision for a comprehensive European night-train network by 2030.
Reports & Studies
Data-driven research supporting sustainable European rail.
About Back-on-Track
The organisation, its mission, and the team.
The Open Night Train Database lives in the project catalog.
Join the movement
Data scientist, rail enthusiast, or simply someone who cares about sustainable transport — there are many ways to help the night-train revival.