It is now over 10 years since the French passenger market was first opened up to competition, but new entrants are still finding the going hard as fundamental issues remain unresolved. Robert Preston reports.
Slow progress: French market entry still difficult for private operators
It is now over 10 years since the French passenger market was first opened up to competition, but new entrants are still finding the going hard as fundamental issues remain unresolved. Robert Preston reports.
Trenitalia began operating its Paris - Lyon Frecciarossa service in competition with SNCF in April. However, other operators have been frustrated in their efforts to enter the market. Photo: David Haydock
Photo Credit: David Haydock
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