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France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Child-free spaces on trains? This isn't the family-friendly France I know | Helen Massy-Beresford

SNCF's child-free Optimum plus TGV offering for Paris–Lyon business travellers sparked backlash, raising philosophical and demographic concerns about excluding children from public spaces.
Travel
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Train tickets go on sale for France's May 2026 holiday weekends

SNCF opened ticket sales for March 30–July 3 including Easter and May weekends; book early on SNCF Connect, Trainline or Kombo to get best prices.
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France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

New 'child-free' first class carriages on French trains spark controversy

SNCF launched Optimum Plus, a first-class option on Paris–Lyon TGVs banning children under 12 in those carriages and targeting business travelers.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France deploys drones to fight copper cable theft on railways

SNCF deploys infrared-equipped drones across its rail network to deter and detect copper cable thieves and support security operations.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

France: Arson attack disrupts train traffic DW 10/27/2025

An apparent arson attack on cables south of Valence disrupted about 100 high-speed Paris–Marseille train journeys, with repairs expected through Tuesday morning.
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

Christmas holiday rail tickets to go on sale in France

Tickets for train travel during the Christmas and New Year holidays in France will go on sale starting on October 1st. Tickets will be available on SNCF Connect starting at 6am on Wednesday. Customers will be able to purchase tickets for TGV Inoui (standard high-speed rail) and regional trains (Intercités and TER) for travel between December 14th and January 7th.
France news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 months ago

BREAKING: Night trains from Paris to Berlin and Vienna to be axed

Paris–Berlin and Paris–Vienna night trains will be discontinued from December 14, 2025 due to withdrawal of French government financial support.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

France's SNCF rail service to launch new 'optimum' class

SNCF will launch an ultra-premium Optimum Class on TGV Inoui trains from January 2026, offering lounge access, refundable tickets, and Optimum Plus meal service.
Travel
fromwww.thelocal.fr
6 months ago

Meet the dogs who help keep French trains running on time

SNCF reduced train delays caused by forgotten luggage by 30% using teams of trained sniffer dogs.
Europe news
fromThe Local France
7 months ago

France-Italy train travel suspended for 'at least several days' after storms

SNCF is conducting damage assessments on the Paris-Milan high-speed line due to storms in southeastern France.
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fromwww.thelocal.fr
8 months ago

French rail bosses say trains 'will circulate' during May strike week

"Rail unions representing train drivers, conductors and technicians have issued overlapping strike notices for the period from Monday, May 5th to Sunday, May 11th - targeting the holiday weekend around VE Day."
France politics
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
9 months ago

Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust - decades later, corporate reckoning continues

Corporate participation is crucial in historical atrocities like the Holocaust, highlighting the role railways played in transportation to death camps.
France news
fromThe Local France
9 months ago

Revealed: France's five worst rail lines for delays and cancellations

Chronic delays and cancellations on certain French rail lines have ignited protests for better rail service.
Passengers are frustrated over the reliability of train services, particularly on two major routes.
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