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September 28, 2023 | Fleet

SNCF launches Project Botox to extend TGV fleet life

Some TGV trains are expected to remain in service for more than 40 years.

June 6, 2023 | High-speed

Hitachi Rail signs €77m framework with SNCF to equip TGV fleet with bi-standard ERTMS

Orders worth €25m already confirmed under five-year framework deal.

February 15, 2023 | High-speed

TGV M begins pre-validation tests at Velim

The tests are scheduled to last six months.

November 11, 2022 | High-speed

Czech high-speed vision comes into focus

The visit of a record-breaking TGV train to the Czech Republic this summer threw the spotlight on the country’s ambitions to build a high-speed network, which is now a priority for both the government and infrastructure manager SŽ. Quintus Vosman rounds up the latest developments.

September 9, 2022 | Fleet

SNCF and Alstom unveil “TGV of the future”

The train’s power cars and passenger coaches were coupled for the first time.

August 19, 2022 | High-speed

SNCF orders more Avelia Horizon high-speed trains from Alstom

Option for 15 trains is worth €590m.

June 7, 2022 | High-speed

TGV visit promotes Czech high-speed ambitions

The Czech Republic currently has planning tenders out for two high-speed lines.

November 26, 2021 | Financial

France to adjust financing model for Bordeaux - Toulouse high-speed project

As some Nouvelle-Aquitaine local authorities resist meeting planned contributions, SNCF proposes using track access fees from the line to make up for expected shortfall in funding for the €10.3bn scheme.

June 10, 2021 | Fleet

SNCF and Alstom reveal proposed liveries for prototype TGV M

The first of 100 new trains are set to enter service in 2024.

May 26, 2021 | Fleet

Alstom and SNCF unveil new TGV M power car

The unveiling of the first power car follows the presentation of the first TGV M bodyshell on July 16 2020.

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