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Should trains have child-free carriages?: Amid the distractions of Donald Trump and Davos, France’s state-owned railway operator decided last week was the ...
spectator.com/article/should-trains-have-child-free-carriages/
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France’s child-free train carriages? Sounds blissful to me: SCNF has caused controversy by banning under-12s from its premium offering. Fiona McIntosh thinks ...
independent.co.uk/travel/europe/france/child-free-trains-france-adults-only-b2907717.html
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I rode France's most spectacular commuter train – it was an £11 bargain: Running through the Alps from Nice, this service is a well-kept secret ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/france-spectacular-commuter-mountain-train-4842337

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Will Start Traveling From Paris to Monte Carlo Next Year
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You can take Italy’s ‘red arrow’ fast train even if you’re not in Italy: A business class trip passes in a blur of bucolic French countryside and Italian food ...
smh.com.au/traveller/reviews-and-advice/you-can-take-italy-s-red-arrow-fast-train-even-if-you-re-not-in-italy-20260316-p5oavt.html

Historic ‘La Cochinita’ train carriage to be restored for Rincón de la Victoria’s new Mediterranean Park
surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/restoration-the-train-carriage-reminiscent-cochinita-begins-20260206102003-nt.html

Mirror readers debate child-free carriages on trains after French ban: French railway company SNCF has launched OPTIMUM class, a business class train carriage ...
mirror.co.uk/travel/mirror-readers-debate-child-free-36640896

PODCAST: Is France becoming less child-friendly and what's at stake in spring's local elections?
thelocal.fr/20260129/podcast-is-france-becoming-less-child-friendly-and-whats-at-stake-in-springs-local-elections

New 'child-free' first class carriages on French trains spark controversy: The French train operator has launched a new first class option for selected trains ...
thelocal.fr/20260122/new-child-free-first-class-carriages-on-french-trains-spark-controversy

Paid articlePaywall Inside France: Military service, custard pies and the golden age of train travel: From the return of national service in France to the comedy staple of throwing ...
thelocal.fr/20251129/inside-france-military-service-custard-pies-and-the-golden-age-of-train-travel

Paid articlePaywall Are women-only carriages a good idea? France is fiercely split: Thousands signed a petition in favour of segregation after a Brazilian woman was attacked on a ...
thetimes.com/world/europe/article/women-only-carriages-train-france-news-vk7q5xp9c

La Belle Vie: Where to find cheap property in southern France: From a new 'optimum' class on French trains to alternative ways to rent a car and the part ...
thelocal.fr/20250926/la-belle-vie-where-to-find-cheap-property-in-southern-france

France-Italy train travel suspended for 'at least several days' after storms: Train travel between France and Italy is suspended for "at least several ...
thelocal.it/20250701/france-italy-train-travel-suspended-for-at-least-several-days-after-storms

Paid articlePaywall Planes, trains and museums: The French strikes announced for summer 2025: Summer can be a peak time for strikes in France as employees in tourism-related ...
thelocal.fr/20250626/planes-trains-and-museums-french-strikes-announced-for-summer-2025

ETA introduction: What will change when entering Great Britain: With Great Britain's exit from the EU, traveling to the United Kingdom has become more ...
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Milan - Paris train services to resume this spring: Train service resumes after landslide forced closure of railway line in 2023.
High-speed train services ...
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Eurostar security made us leave our e-bike battery behind in Paris: We travelled with our folding e-bike for a cycling holiday in France with no problems on the ...
theguardian.com/money/2024/dec/27/eurostar-security-made-us-leave-our-e-bike-battery-behind-in-paris

French minister says rail sabotage has hallmarks of far left: France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said far-left extremists may have been behind an ...
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Intenet cables 'sabotaged' in several parts of France: Fibre-optic cables in several parts of France have been "sabotaged", police said today ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0729/1462339-france-trains/

France's high-speed rail to be fully restored by Monday after 'coordinated' arson attacks before start of 2024 Paris Olympics
nypost.com/2024/07/27/world-news/frances-high-speed-rail-to-be-restored-after-arson-attacks-before-2024-paris-olympics/
Key FactsEurostar Cancellations Impact Paris 2024 Passengers
Jul 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~20 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Eurostar passengers heading to the Paris Olympics faced difficulties due to arson attacks causing train cancellations in France.
- On Saturday, Eurostar canceled four out of 15 trains from London to Paris, affecting over 3,000 passengers, with warnings of delays and advice to postpone travel if possible.
- Prices for buses to Paris surged, with all Flixbus and National Express services booked for Saturday, forcing travelers to consider alternative arrangements.
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