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Renfe's first Lyon-Barcelona trains arrive in France to compete with SNCF

A RENFE (National Network of Spanish Railways) train is stationed in the Lyon Part Dieu railway station, in Lyon, on 6 July, 2023. © AFP - Olivier Chassignole

The first trains run by the Spanish rail company Renfe have Thursday connected the French city of Lyon to Barcelona. Trains from Marseille to Madrid are due to run on 28 July. Renfe intends to take full advantage of the opening up of French rail operator SNCF to competition.

Tickets cost €29 for a departure from Lyon Part Dieu station. These prices will increase in the autumn, Renfe says.

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