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Is the French 100-billion-plan for rail in jeopardy?

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October 14, 2024
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A French State programme to invest 100 billion euros in rail transport up until 2040 could hit the buffers as a consequence of State budgetary…

French operators claim heavy compensation from SNCF Réseau for 2023 strikes

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October 11, 2024
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Nine French rail operators are seeking compensation from SNCF Réseau claiming it abused a force majeure clause to avoid compensating for train cancellations during strikes…

Air France Begins Retiring Its Airbus A330 Fleet

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October 7, 2024
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Four planes have already been withdrawn from service with a fifth to come, as the Air France A350s begin to takeover from the A330s.

Trains & Planes In A Single Ticket: How Air France’s ‘Train + Air’ Scheme Works

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October 5, 2024
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Air France says its intermodal offer allows for a lower environmental footprint, more miles, peace of mind and all-in-one travel. We take a look.

French MPs quiz SNCF chief on fate of rail freight subsidiary

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October 4, 2024
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Jean-Pierre Farandou, the head of the SNCF Group, who is set to step down at the end of the year, recently fielded questions from the…

Why US-France Flights Are Set To Spike In Price

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October 4, 2024
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The French government is reportedly planning to reap more than $1.1 billion through the increases to the schem…

Open Modal in exclusive negotiations with SNCF Réseau to acquire rail terminal

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October 3, 2024
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French company Open Modal, is understood to be in exclusive negotiations with SNCF Réseau to acquire and modernise the existing road-rail combined transport terminal located…

Why US-France Flights Are Set To Spike In Price

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October 3, 2024
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According to French media, the French government hopes to reap more than $1.1 billion per year through tax increases as of next year.

French annual rail freight toll increases to match consumer price index

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October 2, 2024
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The annual increase in tolls paid by rail freight operators in France over the next couple of years is expected to be in line with…

LFP Perthus to decrease tolls for freight trains by 90%

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October 1, 2024
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LFP Perthus, the Catalonia-based operator of the Figueras-Perpignan railway line, passing through the Perthus Tunnel between Spain and France, is to decrease tolls for all…