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The French railway SNCF faced criticism for its 'Guide Elégance' which included guidelines on employee appearance and was accused of sexism, leading to its retraction.

The SNCF's new beauty guide for its employees has sparked significant backlash from unions in France, leading to its quick retraction.

A significant computer failure is causing major disruptions to train services in and around Lyon, with delays as long as three and a half hours reported.

A guide issued by SNCF for its agents, focusing on appearance and elegance, has sparked outrage and been labeled sexist by several unions.

The SNCF reported a strong interest in summer train travel with over 640,000 tickets sold within four hours of opening sales.

SNCF has commenced sales for TGV and Intercities tickets for the summer of 2026 starting March 11th.

In 2027, a new French TGV service will compete with Italy's Trenitalia and Italo, providing 18 daily departures from Turin to Naples and Venice.

Frederic Van Heems has been appointed president of Keolis, the public transport subsidiary of SNCF, starting March 16.

Former Prime Minister Jean Castex adopts a measured approach as he takes over the leadership of SNCF, contrasting with his previous, more aggressive strategy at RATP.

The SNCF reported a profit of 1.8 billion euros in 2025, primarily reinvesting earnings into railway infrastructure, contrary to fears of financial decline with increased competition.

The transport regulatory authority has ordered Île-de-France Mobilités to allow SNCF and RATP to sell Navigo passes, enhancing competition and access to digital tickets.

SNCF and RATP security agents will be temporarily authorized to carry electric shock pistols to manage violent situations in transport networks, as announced by Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot.

A study claims that the average price of Ouigo TGV tickets has increased by 75% since 2017, prompting SNCF to defend its pricing based on evolving service offerings.

The decision by French rail operator SNCF to introduce 'no kids' carriages has sparked national debate in France.

Transportation in some regions of France is disrupted due to Storm Nils, which has recently passed through the country.

The SNCF has been ordered to pay 270 million euros to Auchan's real estate subsidiary for unilaterally canceling the contract to renovate Gare du Nord.

SNCF Réseau is planning to provide toll discounts to TGV operators who make stops at smaller train stations in France, pending approval from the transport regulatory authority.

SNCF is mobilizing 100 agents and two XXL cranes to recover a derailed freight train, halting all train traffic to and from Cherbourg since Sunday.

The SNCF is offering an average salary increase of 2.6% this year, contingent on the approval of two unions as part of the mandatory annual negotiations.

The Sud Rail union is urging train drivers and controllers to mobilize for a monthly pay increase of 400 euros, although the strike is anticipated to have limited attendance.

Following the Goretti storm, train services in France have largely resumed, with three regional lines in Normandy remaining closed until Sunday.

Three people have died due to icy conditions in Landes, leading to interruptions in train services across multiple lines in the West.

Heavy snowfall in Charente has disrupted train services, leading to the cancellation of several TGVs and interruptions to local TER lines until noon.

SNCF has announced a 1% average fare increase for TGV trains, including Ouigo and Inoui services, in 2026, which is reportedly below inflation rates.