France

Borne backs early extension of Rhin-Rhône high speed line

FRANCE: Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne has agreed to ‘look again’ at the timescale for completing the second phase…

CDG Express delayed to ۲۰۲۶

FRANCE: The CDG Express project to provide a dedicated airport express between central Paris and…

FRENCH TOURISM SECTOR REPORTED A SIGNIFICANT DECLINE

After more than two years of growth, the French tourism sector reported a sharp fall in the first quarter, especially…

PACA orders electro-diesel multiple-units

FRANCE: Acting on behalf of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d&#۰۳۹;Azur region, SNCF Mobilités has awarded Alstom a €۳۲m contract…

Architect unveils striking proposal for &#۰۳۹;green&#۰۳۹; Notre Dame

The rebuilt Notre Dame could feature a futuristic glass design, solar power, and an urban farm that supports…

Trains certified as ‘Guaranteed French Origin’

FRANCE: Certification of origin might be more closely associated with wine and cheese, but Bombardier Transportation…

FRANCE SET TO CUT THE TOURISM PROMOTION BUDGET

The French government is considering reducing the budget allocated for the Atout France agency by one third. The…

PACA launches TER tendering process

FRANCE: President of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Renaud Muselier has announced the start of tendering for the…

Royal Caribbean Orders Sixth Oasis-Class Ship in France

Miami-based Royal Caribbean Cruises has entered into an agreement with French shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique to…

YELLOW VESTS CONTINUE TO UNDERMINE TOURISM IN FRANCE

The yellow vests effect still weighs on foreign tourists&#۰۳۹; purchases in France in the first quarter due to planned trip…