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France Shifts Priorities in Favour of Freight Trains: Daytime Track Repairs, Night Freight Runs Uninterrupted

France Shifts Priorities in Favour of Freight Trains: Daytime Track Repairs, Night Freight Runs Uninterrupted

France has shifted its priorities in favour of rail freight. Track repairs are being carried out during the day so that night freight services can run without delays. It was a political gamble, admits the head of SNCF Réseau. Politicians, municipalities, and commuters are protesting.

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Freight
A Historic Moment for Paris: Alstom Commissions the New MF19 Metro on Line 10

A Historic Moment for Paris: Alstom Commissions the New MF19 Metro on Line 10

Paris is in the headlines for many reasons this week, but underground, the story is one of progress.…

20 / 10 / 2025
Passenger
Occupancy High, Money Low: The Economics Ending Paris’s Night Trains

Occupancy High, Money Low: The Economics Ending Paris’s Night Trains

They were billed as a greener way to cross borders while you slept; instead, they’ve run into the hard…

06 / 10 / 2025
Passenger
Rail Reform or Repeat Mistake? Hexafret’s Future Hangs on State Aid

Rail Reform or Repeat Mistake? Hexafret’s Future Hangs on State Aid

As France rewrites its freight rail playbook, Europe braces for the next state aid showdown. The fall…

04 / 08 / 2025
Business
New Trains, New Era: Stadler Delivers Next-Gen Mont-Blanc Express Fleet

New Trains, New Era: Stadler Delivers Next-Gen Mont-Blanc Express Fleet

The Alps just got a rail upgrade. With Stadler’s new Mont-Blanc Express fleet rolling out by 2026, cross-border…

30 / 04 / 2025
Passenger
Not a Public Service? SNCF CEO’s TGV Remarks Spark Outrage Over High Ticket Prices

Not a Public Service? SNCF CEO’s TGV Remarks Spark Outrage Over High Ticket Prices

SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou has ignited a heated debate after stating that the TGV service does not qualify as a public service, justifying its high…

12 / 02 / 2025
Business
World’s Deepest and Longest Train Tunnels: The Underground Giants You Won’t Believe Exist

World’s Deepest and Longest Train Tunnels: The Underground Giants You Won’t Believe Exist

Rail transport continues to modernize, but some railway masterpieces have been in place for decades. Among them are railway tunnels—let’s take a look at…

01 / 02 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Fréjus Railway Is Reopening in March, But How Long Will It Remain Relevant?

Fréjus Railway Is Reopening in March, But How Long Will It Remain Relevant?

France and Italy’s key rail artery is finally coming back to life. After nearly 600 days of closure, the Fréjus Railway’s reopening promises to restore…

23 / 01 / 2025
Technologies and infrastructure
Driverless Dreams and Record-Breaking Frequencies: Alstom’s Metro Overhaul in Lille and Madrid Reshapes Urban Transit

Driverless Dreams and Record-Breaking Frequencies: Alstom’s Metro Overhaul in Lille and Madrid Reshapes Urban Transit

Driverless metro lines and cutting-edge automation are transforming urban transit in Europe. Alstom leads the charge with revolutionary upgrades in Lille…

22 / 01 / 2025
Passenger
EU Taxonomy Crowned: Siemens Mobility Leads the Green Rail Revolution

EU Taxonomy Crowned: Siemens Mobility Leads the Green Rail Revolution

Siemens Mobility has hit a sustainability milestone, topping the EU Taxonomy rankings for 2024. With groundbreaking projects and bold environmental goals,…

20 / 01 / 2025
Business
Skip the Plane: Why Everyone's Boarding Sleeper Trains Again

Skip the Plane: Why Everyone's Boarding Sleeper Trains Again

Traveling by train is becoming increasingly popular, especially with the option of sleeper cabins. Board in the evening, and by morning, you'll find yourself…

11 / 01 / 2025
Passenger
End of an Era: Fret SNCF Dissolves Amid EU Pressure and Historic Rail Reshuffle

End of an Era: Fret SNCF Dissolves Amid EU Pressure and Historic Rail Reshuffle

It's official: Fret SNCF, a symbol of France’s rail freight industry, is no more. Replaced by Hexafret and Technis, this transformation stems from EU rulings…

07 / 01 / 2025
Freight
Berlin and Paris United by Rail: New Direct ICE Service Launches

Berlin and Paris United by Rail: New Direct ICE Service Launches

Berlin and Paris are now connected by a direct ICE service, enhancing European rail travel with speed, sustainability, and comfort.

16 / 12 / 2024
Passenger
Out with the Old: Alstom Unveils High-Tech Citadis Trams for Parisian Suburbs

Out with the Old: Alstom Unveils High-Tech Citadis Trams for Parisian Suburbs

Decades-old trams in Île-de-France are finally getting a modern replacement. Alstom’s cutting-edge Citadis TW20 promises a new era in urban transport.

13 / 12 / 2024
Passenger
Frédéric Wiscart to Lead Alstom's France Operations as Newly Appointed Regional President

Frédéric Wiscart to Lead Alstom's France Operations as Newly Appointed Regional President

Alstom has announced the appointment of Frédéric Wiscart as France Region President and member of the Alstom Leadership Team, effective November 4, 2…

25 / 10 / 2024
Business
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