The Latest Breaking News from SNCF

French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.

A new high-speed train service linking Paris and Berlin was launched on Monday – just in time for the Christmas travel season. Joint operators SNCF and Deutsche Bahn say they hope passengers will see it as a "greener" alternative to flying.

The four trade unions at France's rail company SNCF are calling for a general strike and protest marches on Thursday, ahead of a rolling strike mid December. They are angry over the proposed dismantling of freight operations and the opening of regional lines to competition.

French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has proposed €60 billion in cuts and tax hikes to tackle the country's debt.

Trade unions at France's railway operator SNCF have called for an indefinite strike from next month that could disrupt train services during the upcoming Christmas holidays.

The service will be launched on 16 December and boost seat numbers by more than 300,000 a year

Daytime service will take about eight hours and will complement the night route that launched last year

Passengers must adhere to new carry-on rules while travelling on trains

A storm disrupts high-speed train traffic in France, impacting travelers during the Olympics and summer vacation departures.

It comes as hotels were forced to cut prices during the Olympics

Those responsible for the coordinated acts of sabotage that hit the French railway network on Friday, just before the Olympic Games' opening ceremony, are still unknown. Initial police investigations are looking at individuals connected with extreme left-wing groups. However, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has also raised the possibility of…