SNCF will increase number of seats on TGV Atlantique trains The company will use double-decker carriages to add capacity
New French train luggage rule: do staff get a bonus for each fine given? SNCF has new bag limits, and inspectors have the power to issue fines of up to €150
Tip to limit luggage theft on French trains (and SNCF approves) It comes as trains remain busy during the summer holiday period, increasing the chance of opportunistic thefts
news 15 new French destinations for Ouigo low-cost TGV service announced The train operator also announced plans for extra trains and more comfortable carriages
What documents must you carry on French train to avoid a fine? Two passengers were recently fined for not being able to show valid ID proof
Do train staff in France really get commission from fines they give out? Fines can be handed out for not having a valid ticket, using an out of date railcard, or even having your feet on the seat opposite
New summer flights and flat-rate rail pass: 7 French travel updates We also look at baggage fee changes, a ferry and train offer - and the installation of motorway barriers to keep out boars
New air routes, train ticket sale, ferry deal: 8 French travel updates We also look at a billion-euro upgrade to France’s train network and a city’s plans to make public transport free for some drivers
Meet woman behind voice of French train announcements for 40 years Former radio presenter is also voice of some foreign airports
London-Paris flights boost, holiday traffic: 8 France travel updates We also look at a proposed €10 TGV service, Ryanair’s offer to Wizz Air passengers and how ferry traffic is booming between Cherbourg and Ireland
Train e-ticket travellers fined in France for not carrying ID Several passengers have been fined for not carrying the correct ID on French trains despite having a valid e-ticket. What are the rules?
Farmer roadblocks intensify, holiday traffic: 5 France travel updates We also look at new luggage rules for trains and proposed compensation for people affected by recent rail strikes
Will French train strikes continue this weekend? Unions are calling on a different set of rail workers to take part in more action at the end of this week
French half-term train strikes: half of TGVs cancelled Up to 90% of ticket inspectors will take part Over-60s, families, workers: what discount French train cards exist Train tickets go on sale for spring trips in France SNCF train strike December 1: Where in France is affected?
Doctors oppose plans for video consultations at French train stations They recommend improving rail services to isolated areas instead Plans announced to increase security at French train stations Potential Eurostar Paris-London competitor to buy 12 French trains Travel: How to be reimbursed if affected by strike action in France Travel, schools, doctors: France braces for national strike on Friday Reminder: Last day to buy discount annual French railcard
Daily France to Spain trains to launch from September 1 Cheap fares will be available for the high-speed link, both on the Lyon and the Marseille line
Tax bills, traffic, school aid: Important dates in France this August Our round-up also includes a last chance for summer sales and train ticket bargains
New rail line, ferry award, snails slow tram: 8 French travel updates Also in our weekly travel round-up: a boost for Easyjet, Eurostar introduces facial recognition software and price rises in Paris
TGVs among 300,000 low-cost train tickets to go on sale soon in France Make a note in your diary! The tickets will start at €29 and are for travel in the peak August period
€1 trains, new France-Ireland flight: 9 French travel updates Plus a new French law on Channel ferries set for more debate, the grand opening of a new France-Spain high speed train and more
What are the best discount cards for over-55s in France? They can help you save money on travel, holidays, restaurants and car hire
SNCF fined over crushing cat taking refuge under TGV at French station The state-owned railway operator was found guilty of negligence
Beware of this new French scam involving a €1.95 travel card Victims said they signed up thinking ‘at worst I have lost €2’. But the real scam came later
The new rules for train ticket reimbursement over delays in France Rules for cancellations have also been amended as have those relating to bikes on trains and travel for disabled passengers
Orient Express deluxe renovation is project of French national pride Discovered original carriages are being restored in France to their Art Deco splendour ready for passengers in 2025
Tax aviation and roads to fund French rail upgrades, says SNCF boss France wants to invest €100 billion to improve its railway network. But there are questions marks over where the funding is going to come from
'Black Thursday' strikes in France: How bad is the disruption? Eight Eurostar trains have been cancelled, disruption is expected to flights at several airports and limits on petrol are being imposed in Southern France
Greener, faster, higher capacities: see new French TGV being tested The new generation of TGV trains are due to start running from the end of 2024 and are successfully continuing their series of full-scale tests
French railway fits innovative alarm system to stop wildlife accidents The new device will be used in Burgundy where collisions with wildlife on the tracks happen regularly
9 changes for residents and homeowners in France in February 2023 Covid isolation rules, an end to free exchange of SNCF tickets, more eco-friendly renovations money, a new energy price shield… we look at key changes happening this month
Eurostar border fears, new flights, SUV tax: 9 French travel updates We also explain how an animal charity is suing SNCF after a cat was crushed by a train, hear about strike refund delays and more
French TGV train tickets for spring holidays now on sale High demand is expected because of May bank holidays. Tickets include international routes
Préavis, piquet, perlée: understand French strike vocabulary We look at some key phrases used to describe striking in France
Strikes, new UK air route, family railcard: Nine France travel updates We also look at rerouted ferries, why Paris is getting its own Highway Code, how animal collisions are impacting some rail services and more
Railway station ticket-stamping machines to be phased out in France Tickets have gradually moved online making the yellow machines – used to validate your ticket – redundant
Paris-London and London-Lille included in France’s train ticket promo The sale, which includes 150,000 TGV Inoui tickets, comes just one day after the network confirmed price rises in 2023
Which French TGV trains are affected by ticket price rises this year? SNCF has also announced changes to exchange and cancellation rules
Rail change, UK flights, Covid refunds: Eight France travel updates Larger ferry aims to increase port turnaround time, two new UK-France air routes launch, the long fight for refunds over cancelled travel and more
French rail strike: unions lift their New Year’s weekend strike notice This means there should be no action taken next weekend, but this weekend’s strike will still continue
France rail strikes: unions have until midday to respond to SNCF offer A third of trains are expected to be cancelled today as the result of a ticket inspector strike. Passengers can now claim compensation
Trains, cars, flights: What is new for travel in France in 2023 We look at a targeted fuel cost support package for people who need their cars to go to work, a new night train service and more
French Christmas rail strikes: 200% ticket refunds for cancellations This exceptional compensation is ‘owed’ to people whose journeys will be affected over the holidays, says SNCF boss
French rail operator offers reassurance over Christmas travel strikes At least two in three trains will be running, SNCF claims
Rail strikes called on Christmas and New Year weekends in France Ticket inspectors plan to strike to call for improved pay and career progression
Christmas strikes, Paris-Madrid trains: 10 France travel updates We also look at holiday traffic, a ferry company anniversary celebration and a decree allowing Father Christmas to fly over a French commune
What train and TGV routes are affected by today's strike in France? The strike action risks being repeated as Christmas approaches. Workers are calling for pay increases and the recruitment of additional staff
Strikes to disrupt TGV and TER trains in France this week Several mid-week services across the country will be cancelled as unions call for company-wide action on pay
EasyJet strike risk, short flight ban upheld: 10 France travel updates We also look at this weekend’s TGV strikes, motorway toll increases, a Eurotunnel offer, why a Paris airport is being renamed (for a good reason) and more
Train strike recap: which trains are running this weekend in France? Up to 60% of TGVs, international services and Intercités are cancelled. We explain who is striking, why, how to check trains, and how to get a refund
TGVs, Ouigos, Intercités: Strike action to disrupt trains this weekend Only four in 10 trains are expected to be running
Ouigo passengers can now resell their seats for TGV trains The initiative aims to reduce the number of seats left empty by customers who do not make their train reservations
EU entry form fraud alert, railcard sale: 9 France travel updates New France-US flights, support for rental e-scooters, a trial of ‘flying taxis’ ahead of Paris Olympics, €1 train tickets in southern France and more
Scam alert in France: watch out for fake train ticket payment devices Travellers should note that real ticket machine contactless machines are yellow with a blue light, while the fraudulent versions look different
How to find cheaper petrol and get reduced rail fares in France From finding the cheapest petrol in your area to reduced fares on holiday train travel, here's how you can make your money go further this month.
Motorways tolls in France set to rise: what can drivers expect in 2023 Transport minister also speaks of a new protection for some against train fare increases
UK-France ferries, plane veers off Paris runway: Eight travel updates We also look at Monaco’s trial of free buses, a new Bordeaux-airport tram service and how a train passenger was fined when her phone died during ticket check
SNCF opens ticket sales for Christmas train journeys around France TGV Inoui and Intercités trains can be booked up to January 2, while Ouigo service reservations are open up to July 2023
London-Bordeaux trains, winter flights: Eight France travel updates Next week’s air traffic control strike is cancelled, a woman fined €290 over SNCF name change confusion, new winter flights announced across France and more
Rail operators called to bid for Nantes-Lyon and Nantes-Bordeaux lines A new line between Nantes and Lille may also be created, depending on the proposal
France-London transport fares spike ahead of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral Eurostar ticket prices have risen by more than 20%. SNCF and airline bookings are also up – despite an air traffic control strike planned for Friday
New UK air route, Paris-Berlin TGV: Eight France travel updates French airports work on cutting emissions, construction of a new greener ferry starts and a study is commissioned to review a potential Bordeaux metro
French rail firm SNCF sells 500,000 tickets from €10 – but be quick! The flash sale ends today, with journeys available for a maximum price of €19 across all Ouigo high-speed and normal-speed train services in France
‘French train travel is a joy compared to Germany’s awful rail system’ Columnist Richard Ogier compares travelling by train in the two countries and why they are so different
Reminder: last day to benefit from half price railcards in France The cards entitle holders to a 30% reduction on full-price ticket fares for national and international TGV and Intercités trains, as well as other benefits
What’s coming up in the week of 29 August in France? Increased financial help for drivers, a last chance to buy a discounted rail card, the return to school, an American film festival and more
Ardèche prepares to welcome its first stopping train in 50 years The train lines were closed in 1973, making it the only department in France to lack a train service
BA cancellations, traffic, new air route: Nine France travel updates SNCF develops a new payment-by-instalments system, British Airways reduces its winter Heathrow schedule, P&O ferries update and more
‘Smelly’, ‘exceptionally clean’: Your views on French train conditions A rail union recently issued a complaint about the cleanliness of Ouigo services, with reports of cockroaches in one. We ask for your opinion
French train firm SNCF offers railcards at 50% off for one week only The cards enable holders to buy reduced-priced train tickets and save up to 15% off on-board catering and other services. This week they cost just €25
Flight deals, ‘cockroaches in trains’: eight France travel updates We also look at this summer’s most popular holiday destinations, gourmet plane meals, a boost to a UK air route and more
New winter air routes, bigger ferry: Eight France travel updates SNCF attempts to solve the problem of forgotten bags, the end of €10 Ryanair tickets and more
Recap French news: animal train tickets, insect-based pet food Five changes that could affect your day-to-day life in France
New train line, Dover ferries, busy roads: Nine France travel updates We also look at how a couple found themselves the only passengers on a flight
SNCF announces pay rises after strikes in France, unions want more The operator has offered a real term salary increase of between 2.2 and 3.7%, depending on the role
VIDEO: Pianist delayed by train strike puts on fun concert in Nice Mario Galli plays with his feet and knees as well as his hands on the station’s free-to-use piano