The SNCF has suggested that buying train tickets early could yield lower prices for holiday travel. However, an analysis reveals that prices can actually rise significantly as Christmas approaches. A study by a comparison site showed that average ticket prices…
For the first time, Paris and Berlin will be directly connected by high-speed rail. The inaugural service will feature one train per day in each direction, with the first departure from Paris scheduled for 9:55 AM. The service aims to…
SNCF reports improvements in train services in Ile-de-France despite ongoing strikes. While the R line is expected to return to normal traffic, disruptions will continue on some lines, with three out of four trains operating on lines H and N….
On December 12, train services in Île-de-France will be disrupted due to a strike called by the CGT-Cheminots and SUD-Rail unions, protesting the dismantling of Fret SNCF and the opening up to competition. The most affected lines include the RER…
A strike notice has been issued starting Wednesday evening to protest the planned dismantling of SNCF’s freight subsidiary, set to take effect on January 1. SNCF reports minimal disruptions, with normal traffic on TGV and Ouigo services. The strike, initiated…
On December 12, the SNCF announced that the strike would have minimal effect on train operations, with normal service for TGVs and slight disruptions for regional trains. Unions CGT-Cheminots and SUD-Rail will initiate an indefinite strike on December 11 in…
An evaluation by Transport and Environment (T&E) ranks Italy’s Trenitalia as the top railway company in Europe, while Eurostar is placed at the bottom of the list. The assessment considers factors like pricing and reliability, noting the performance of companies…
Les syndicats Unsa-Ferroviaire et CFDT-Cheminots ont annoncé qu’ils ne poursuivraient pas leur appel à une grève reconductible à partir du 11 décembre après avoir signé deux accords pour les salariés transférés dans des filiales de la SNCF. Cependant, les syndicats…
The TGV 8550 Hendaye-Paris was delayed for over nine hours due to a power supply incident in Morcenx, disrupting travel for passengers. Initially scheduled to arrive at 11 PM in Paris, the train reached Bordeaux at 3:20 AM. Many passengers…
In southwestern France, a power outage left 200 passengers stranded for over four hours on a TER Hendaye-Bordeaux train without light or heating. The incident occurred late on Friday night, affecting service on the network. Passengers were eventually transferred to…
Winter storm Caetano has caused significant transportation disruptions across northern France, leading to blocked highways, cancelled train services, and halted school buses. As of November 22, 31 departments remain under orange alert for snow, ice, and wind. Authorities warn of…
Four unions representing SNCF workers have announced a 24-hour strike on November 21, followed by an unlimited movement starting December 11. They object to the dismantling of the freight division and the opening of regional lines to competition. Additionally, they…
