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South-West France Major Rail Project: public inquiry imminentThe French Ministry of Transport has approved by a ministerial decision the route and the characteristics of the new Bordeaux-Toulouse and Bordeaux-Spanish Frontier lines. |
The tram-train: an innovative regional transport systemA "tram-train" often encompasses a number of different solutions, but essentially it is based on the concept of a hybrid transport system |
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Brittany-Pays de la Loire high speed line: work has begun!The financial partners of the Brittany-Pays de la Loire high speed line and of the Sablé-sur-Sarthe Extension went to Juigné-sur-Sarthe in order to view the construction on the Sablé-sur-Sarthe High Speed Junction |
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The tram-train: a new suburban transport serviceBuoyed by the momentum of new transport services offering an alternative to the car, several tram-train projects have been launched in cities such as Mulhouse, Lyon and Nantes. |
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Banks renew their trust in RFFOn Thursday, RFF signed a new syndicated credit contract for €1.25 billion. This five-year deal will replace the current credit agreement that RFF signed in December 2007. |
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OC’VIA wins the contract for the Nîmes and Montpellier BypassRFF has signed a partnership contract with OC'VIA for the construction of France's first high speed freight and passenger line. |
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High speed: 3 major projects underwayThis year three major construction projects are underway, reflecting the dynamic progress of high speed travel in France. |
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Fer de France: promoting the railway sectorThe mission of Fer de France is to determine the strategic directions for the development and promotion of the railway sector. Interview with its President, Mr Patrick Kron. |
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Rennes Station: a future multimodal transport hub for EuropeThe plans for the future Multimodal Transport Hub (MTH) are currently the subject of a major exhibition at Rennes Station, to coincide with the launch of the public consultation period for this project. |
Outstanding bridges and viaductsMasterpieces of engineering, these works of art dotted along the national railway network have made outstanding contributions to our railway heritage. |
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Aiming for an efficient European system with the 4th Railway PackageThe Annual General Meeting of the EIM, the association of European infrastructure managers, was held this year on 29 May 2012 in Paris. |
















