SNCF Voyageurs

SNCF Voyageurs is the primary operator of passenger rail services in France, including TGV high-speed trains and Intercités long-distance routes. Recent news highlights challenges and changes within the organization. A renewed focus on night train services is evident, though not directly operated by SNCF, as seen with the Paris-Berlin line relaunched by European Sleeper after a previous SNCF-involved operation ceased. Simultaneously, SNCF Voyageurs is experiencing operational difficulties, exemplified by a recent TGV journey from Marseille to Paris plagued by delays due to breakdowns and external factors. In response to these challenges, SNCF Voyageurs is undergoing leadership changes, with Karine Dussert-Sarthe, formerly of Orange Île-de-France, appointed to lead the TGV and Intercités division, signaling a shift towards a more business-oriented approach. These developments underscore the ongoing need for SNCF Voyageurs to balance service expansion with operational reliability and customer satisfaction.