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French National Railways (SNCF)

June 2, 2026 | Financial

SNCF’s freight business seeks minority investor

Selling stake in Rail Logistics Europe (RLE) meets European Commission requirement (EC).

June 1, 2026 | Fleet

TGV M authorised to operate in France

SNCF’s new high-speed fleet is expected to enter service in early September.

May 13, 2026 | Financial

SNCF Passenger signs operating contract with Sud region

10-year contract covers Lot 3 of the TER network in the Sud region of southern France.

April 24, 2026 | High-speed

Velvet unveils first completed high-speed train

French new entrant due to launch in 2028 with 12 Alstom Avelia Horizon trains.

April 15, 2026 | Main line

SNCF wins Poitou-Charentes operating contract

Transdev and Le Train also submitted bids for the regional operating contract.

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 11, 2026 | High-speed

SNCF says Italian high-speed path allocation insufficient

French operator argues that allocation made following competition investigation will not allow full execution of its business plan.

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.

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