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New direct ferry to link northern France and Ireland from June
Route between Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer to run six times a week
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French town slashes public transport costs by 60% in response to fuel crisis
A one-way bus ticket in Laval, in the Pays de la Loire region, is set to cost €0.50 instead of €1.30
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French rail unions announce joint strike action on June 10
Groups declare ‘state of emergency’ on French rail network
Pay-outs for train delays
If your train is delayed by more than half an hour, the following compensation rules apply
IF YOUR train is delayed by more than half an hour, the following compensation rules apply (in ticket vouchers or bank transfers):
30 minutes or more: 33% ticket price, in vouchers
1-2 hours: 33% voucher or 25% transfer
2 hours or more: 66% voucher or 50% transfer.
You should be handed a prepaid envelope when you get off the train in which you put your tickets and, if necessary, a bank RIB.
If you do not get given one, write to:
Service Relations
Client SNCF,
62973 ARRAS Cedex 9.
The compensation does not apply to local TER trains or to the Transilien and the delay should not be be due to a factor outside of SNCF's control, such as worker strikes.