Night trains not night planes!
Sunday, 13th of September: International Day for a ban on night flights at airports and for the expansion of night trains
For the past two years, more than 220 initiatives from 15 countries have declared September 13th as the International day for the ban of night flights at airports. In parallel, activists across Europe have been gathering for pyjama parties for night trains – coordinated in 2024 and 2025 by Back on Track and Stay Grounded.
This year, they are bringing these two ideas together because we need Night trains, not night planes! While they protest AGAINST harmful night flights at airports, we want to promote one of the best already existing alternatives to air traffic in general, by showing support FOR night trains.
Stay Grounded writes:
Our message is simple: we need to draw non-negotiable red lines. Ban night flights and shift short and medium distance mobility toward slower, connected, affordable rail – so communities can sleep, health is protected, and air traffic emissions are cut now. (See also our manifesto for what other red lines we need: stay-grounded.org/red-lines-for-airports/#manifesto)
This is why, on Sunday 13th September, Stay Grounded and and network-member Back on Track are calling for an international action day to ask for an immediate end to night flights at airports and an expansion of night trains. Let us be angry while also being joyful!
P.s: We are also very happy if you join the action day if your group only wants to focus on either of the topics: night flights or night trains. It’s up to you, really!
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