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Paris-Berlin Direct Daytime Highspeed Rail Link Launched

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.

International Business Times

High-speed rail between Paris and Berlin aims to rival air 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.

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Wheels in motion for railway strike action across France

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.

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Wave of strikes brewing as French budget cuts anger unions

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.

Radio France Internationale

French rail unions call for strike action ahead of Christmas holidays

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.

Radio France Internationale

New high-speed train to link Paris and Berlin launching in December

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

The Independent UK

High-speed Paris-to-Berlin rail link to launch in December

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

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How to avoid French travel fines over new luggage restrictions

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

The Independent UK

Storm Halts High-Speed Trains In Paris

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

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More Olympics travel woes as thousands stuck after storms cancel high-speed trains from Paris

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

The Independent UK

French rail network vandalism: Investigators probe far-left connections, foreign links

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…

France 24

Suspect arrested in connection with pre-Olympic attacks on France's rail network

A suspect has been arrested over the sabotage of France's TGV high-speed rail network that caused travel chaos ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Fibre Optic Cables Targeted In New Infrastructure Attack In France

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed the rail network at the start of the Olympic Games, as new sabotage acts affected fibre optic cables in several areas.

International Business Times

French telecoms network targeted by vandals as man arrested over rail attacks that caused Paris Olympics chaos

It came as a man was reportedly arrested after alleged attacks on France’s high-speed rail network that caused chaos to Eurostar services on Friday

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French Police Arrest Ultra-left Activist After Sabotage Attacks: Source

The man was detained at Oissel in northern France on Sunday and had access keys to SNCF technical premises, tools and literature linked to the ultra-left, said the source, asking not to be named.

The Guardian - UK

Far left behind rail sabotage before Olympics, French minister suggests

Gérald Darmanin says activists may have been encouraged to carry out arson attacks that caused disruption

France 24

France probes possible involvement of far-left extremists in rail sabotage before Games ceremony

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed parts of its high-speed rail network before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on Friday, as new acts of sabotage affected fibre optic cables in several areas overnight from Sunday to Monday.

France 24

French rail authority SNCF says sabotage damage 'fully' repaired

French train services will return to normal starting Monday after being disrupted by coordinated acts of sabotage, the SNCF national rail operator said on Sunday.

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SNCF Progresses In Restoring High-Speed Train Services After Sabotage

SNCF reports progress in restoring high-speed train services post-sabotage ahead of Paris Olympics, with delays expected on some lines. Security concerns a...

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French rail network fully restored after Olympic-day ‘sabotage’

Probe ongoing into attack on high-speed train network which disrupted busiest lines on Paris Olympics opening day.

Radio France Internationale

Weekend of disruption for French trains after Olympic sabotage

France's high-speed train lines remained disrupted on Saturday, a day after saboteurs paralysed much of the rail network ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris. According to the transport ministry, traffic won't return to normal until Monday.

The Independent UK

Eurostar cancellations and flight disruption mar Paris Olympics day one after rail sabotage

Rail disruption for people travelling to Paris is expected to continue until Monday, according to the French authorities

International Business Times

French High Speed Train Services Still Disrupted After Sabotage

Traffic on three major French high-speed train lines remained disrupted Saturday, a day after saboteurs paralysed much of the rail network ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris.

The Independent UK

French train networks partially restored after line sabotage ahead of Olympics

French railway company SNCF says it has made significant progress in restoring high-speed train services after acts of sabotage disrupted several lines ahead of Friday night’s Olympic Games opening ceremony on the Seine River

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