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March 30, 2026 | Analysis

The elephant in the room for SNCF

David Haydock examines the financial implications of growing competition on the French high-speed network for French National Railways (SNCF).

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.

November 18, 2024 | Passenger

Le Train brings high-speed to a wider market in France

As the second-largest high-speed network in Europe opens up to competition, new entrants such as Le Train are breaking with the established model to serve markets whose potential has yet to be fully tapped by incumbent French National Railways (SNCF). Robert Preston reports.

September 27, 2024 | High-speed

Kevin Speed unveils prototype seats

French new entrant has developed two potential designs for its Ilisto high-speed train fleet.

June 12, 2024 | Analysis

Sweet dreams vs rail nightmares

A new report from SCI Verkehr confirms increasing demand for night trains in Europe. But new entrants are finding that the barriers to entry are higher than expected, potentially stymying growth and reducing passenger choice, as Mark Simmons explains.

June 6, 2024 | High-speed

Kevin Speed promises high-speed commuter rail

In what promises to be a revolutionary development in the French high-speed market, new entrant Kevin Speed is preparing to operate open-access commuter services on three lines from 2028. Robert Preston talks to Kevin Speed chairman Laurent Fourtune.

May 28, 2024 | High-speed

French rail regulator gives Kevin Speed green light

ART has approved the high-speed new entrant’s track access agreement.

April 30, 2024 | High-speed

Distributed traction and single deck for Kevin Speed’s new train fleet

Trains tailored to operating all-stations commuter services on French high-speed lines.

April 15, 2024 | High-speed

Kevin Speed progresses low-cost high-speed in France

Start-up plans to introduce Ilisto services on three routes from Paris in 2028.

March 4, 2024 | High-speed

Kevin Speed reserves French train paths

New open-access high-speed operator will initially operate three routes in France.

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