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EC approves TAC reimbursement scheme in France for almost one billion euros

Marco Raimondi
October 15, 2024
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The European Commission (EC) authorised a scheme for 959 million euros to boost the modal shift from road to rail in France. “Under the scheme,…

Is the French 100-billion-plan for rail in jeopardy?

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October 14, 2024
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A French State programme to invest 100 billion euros in rail transport up until 2040 could hit the buffers as a consequence of State budgetary…

French operators claim heavy compensation from SNCF Réseau for 2023 strikes

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October 11, 2024
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Nine French rail operators are seeking compensation from SNCF Réseau claiming it abused a force majeure clause to avoid compensating for train cancellations during strikes…

Air France Begins Retiring Its Airbus A330 Fleet

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October 7, 2024
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Four planes have already been withdrawn from service with a fifth to come, as the Air France A350s begin to takeover from the A330s.

Trains & Planes In A Single Ticket: How Air France’s ‘Train + Air’ Scheme Works

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October 5, 2024
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Air France says its intermodal offer allows for a lower environmental footprint, more miles, peace of mind and all-in-one travel. We take a look.

French MPs quiz SNCF chief on fate of rail freight subsidiary

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October 4, 2024
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Jean-Pierre Farandou, the head of the SNCF Group, who is set to step down at the end of the year, recently fielded questions from the…

Why US-France Flights Are Set To Spike In Price

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October 4, 2024
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The French government is reportedly planning to reap more than $1.1 billion through the increases to the schem…

Open Modal in exclusive negotiations with SNCF Réseau to acquire rail terminal

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October 3, 2024
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French company Open Modal, is understood to be in exclusive negotiations with SNCF Réseau to acquire and modernise the existing road-rail combined transport terminal located…

Why US-France Flights Are Set To Spike In Price

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October 3, 2024
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According to French media, the French government hopes to reap more than $1.1 billion per year through tax increases as of next year.

French annual rail freight toll increases to match consumer price index

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October 2, 2024
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The annual increase in tolls paid by rail freight operators in France over the next couple of years is expected to be in line with…