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Government backtracks on plans allowing more work on 1st May holiday in France

The French government has temporarily abandoned a proposed law that would have allowed certain job sectors to operate on the traditional May Day holiday. Welcomed by trade unions and the left, the move has been heavily criticised by centrist and right-wing MPs.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 14

Paris-Berlin Direct Daytime Highspeed Rail Link Launched

French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

Who launched attack on the French rail network – and why?

Arsonists used crude methods but disruption to opening of the Olympic Games in Paris was severe

The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2024

Saboteurs launch ‘malicious’ arson attack on France’s rail networks hours before Paris Olympics

France ‘under attack’ as up to 800,000 passengers to face travel chaos with authorities vowing to punish perpetrators

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Olympics opening cermony latest: French rail network sabotaged hours before Paris Games begin

France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe only hours before the grand opening ceremony of the Olympics

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

French national rail operator vows to reinvest record €2bn profit

The French state rail company SNCF made profits of more than 2 billion euros in 2022. The Transport Minister has promised the entire sum will be reinvested in the rail sector, notably to upgrade aging equipment.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2022

Rush to ‘save’ holidays as French rail bosses negotiate with striking controllers

The French government is pressuring the rail company SNCF to come to an agreement with controllers, or ticket inspectors, who are asking for better recognition of their work. Not backed by unions, the inspectors are threatening to strike again next weekend, over New Year’s

Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2022

French transport minister pressures SNCF to cap ticket price hikes

France's transport minister has called on the SNCF rail network to implement a "price shield" for train tickets as they are set to rise in 2023 due to the explosion in energy costs.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 7, 2022

New high-speed train to connect Paris and Berlin in seven hours

‘Our planned new direct connection between the hearts of our two capitals will inspire even more people to travel by train,’ says Deutsche Bahn CEO

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2022

High-speed train to connect Paris to Berlin from end of 2023

French rail operator SNCF said Tuesday it hopes to launch a Paris-Berlin high-speed service next year with Germany's Deutsche Bahn to tap into a perceived willingness by passengers to take longer train trips.

Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2022