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March 30, 2026 | Europe

European Sleeper launches Paris - Berlin night train

The new service adds to the private operator’s existing Brussels/Amsterdam - Berlin/Prague service.

March 27, 2026 | Europe

Lyria high-speed partnership extended

Agreement covering joint SNCF/SBB services between France and Switzerland extended to 2032.

March 25, 2026 | Freight

State aid approved for France - Italy piggyback service

Both governments are providing direct grants to relaunch Aiton - Orbassano service.

March 19, 2026 | Infrastructure

TBM for Lyon-Turin project unveiled

The machine will excavate the southern bore of the Mont Cenis Base Tunnel in Italy.

March 18, 2026 | High-speed

Trenitalia builds French high-speed depot

New facility will also maintain trains for proposed Paris - London service.

March 16, 2026 | High-speed

Le Train to operate high-speed services from Paris

New French operator expands its operating area to serve Paris as well as western France.

February 25, 2026 | Main line

France tenders inter-city operating contract

Tender covers lines from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand, Limoges and Toulouse.

February 23, 2026 | Fleet

SNCF unveils first refurbished TGV

First high-speed train refurbished under O2D programme to extend service life to up to 50 years.

February 23, 2026 | Freight

Intermodal bucks the trend in France

While the government’s objective of doubling rail’s share of the French freight market from 9% to 18% by 2030 seems a vain hope, tripling intermodal traffic now looks more likely, albeit over a longer timescale. David Haydock reports on how private operators are launching new services and investing in terminals.

February 19, 2026 | Light Rail

Light rail networks grow in two French cities

Line B enters service in Brest as extension to Line T6 opens in Lyon.

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