France

Many trains cancelled, some rerouted between France and Italy

A plan is in the making to reroute as many freight trains on the disrupted railway line between France and Italy. Four…

SNCF and Airbus to trial satellite geolocation technology

SNCF hopes that satellite geolocation technology could help its research into autonomous train operation.

FlixTrain seeks to enter French passenger market

FRANCE: FlixMobility GmbH has lodged an application with rail regulator Arafer to launch five inter-city routes from…

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…