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French Rail Unions

18.11.2024

French Rail Unions Protest Company Fragmentation and Industry Reforms

French Rail Unions are intensifying their protest efforts against reforms that fragment SNCF’s operations. They argue these changes weaken worker cohesion and threaten public service integrity.
French Rail Unions Threaten to Strike

10.11.2024

French Rail Unions Threaten to Strike Over Holiday Travel Disruptions and Freight Policies

French rail unions threaten to strike, raising the risk of severe disruptions to Christmas travel. They demand changes to protect jobs in freight services and prevent unfair competition in rail operations.
SNCF and École Polytechnique Launch AI Research Program for Transport

17.09.2024

SNCF and École Polytechnique Launch AI Research Program for Transport

The SNCF Group and École Polytechnique have launched a new research program aimed at advancing artificial intelligence and its application in transport optimization, as reported by the railway news portal Railway Supply.
Multimodal Terminals Development

29.08.2024

European Commission Approves €9.3 Million for Multimodal Terminals Development

The European Commission has approved state aid for two French multimodal freight terminals: CargoBeamer Terminal in Calais and Sète Terminal Société Investissement, part of the SNCF group, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The EIB May Invest €400 Million in Budget Trains

23.08.2024

The EIB May Invest €400 Million in Budget Trains by Kevin Speed in France

Possible Support from the European Investment Bank for Private Operator Kevin Speed, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
France to Purchase 8 Hybrid Trains for €56 Million

18.08.2024

France to Purchase 8 Hybrid Trains for €56 Million: Modernization of the Narrow Gauge Line Nice – Digne-les-Bains

The modernization plan by French passenger carrier Chemins de Fer de Provence includes the purchase of eight hybrid trains at a cost of €56 million, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Investigation into Railway Sabotage in France

29.07.2024

Left-Wing Extremists Under Suspicion: Investigation into Railway Sabotage in France

An investigation into railway sabotage in France, which occurred on the opening day of the Olympic Games, is ongoing, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
SNCF Plans to Enter the Italian High-Speed Rail Market

19.06.2024

SNCF Plans to Enter the Italian High-Speed Rail Market

The French National Railway Company (SNCF) has announced its intention to enter the Italian high-speed rail market starting in 2026, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Proxima to Undertake Passenger Transport on HSR

07.06.2024

France: Proxima to Undertake Passenger Transport on HSR

Another private carrier is set to appear on France's high-speed rail network (HSR), this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Plans to Acquire Alstom High-Speed Trains

02.05.2024

Kevin Speed: Plans to Acquire Alstom High-Speed Trains

Kevin Speed, a private carrier led by Laurent Furtune, is considering acquiring 20 Alstom high-speed trains with distributed traction, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
upgrading the railway infrastructure

19.03.2024

In France, the largest tender aimed at upgrading the railway infrastructure has been completed

Infrastructure operator SNCF Réseau has signed four contracts totaling 1. 8 billion euros over a period of 7 years, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Opening the market for private railway operators

06.03.2024

Opening the market for private railway operators in France

Kevin Speed Company has announced its ambitious plan to modernize the French railway system, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.