SNCF strike Wednesday November 8: traffic forecasts

2023-11-07 21:52:26 The SNCF had only anticipated “slight disruptions” in advance. She confirmed it this Tuesday, on the eve of a strike launched in particular by the CGT during annual negotiations aimed at revising salaries. In a message published on its website, the company explains that “train traffic will be slightly disrupted on the SNCF … Read more

Storm Domingos: the struggle for SNCF users on the Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse line

2023-11-05 19:19:37 After Ciaran, the Domingos storm left no respite for the SNCF, and especially for its users. Several hundred travelers experienced hell, during the night from Saturday to Sunday, on the Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse (POLT) line. Some experienced delays of up to six hours. “They barely keep us informed, we can no longer buy food or … Read more

Understanding Code Green, Yellow, Orange, Red: Weather Warnings Explained

2023-11-01 13:51:04 Code green, yellow, orange, red…what does that mean? When the criteria are met, IRM issues general warnings several times a day for hazardous phenomena related to wind, rain, thunderstorms, slippery conditions, fog, tides, cold and heat. These warnings are issued by Belgian province, for a specific period of validity. They meet the following … Read more

Expanding Passenger Rail Service in North Carolina: Requesting Federal Funding for 12 New Routes

2023-10-11 21:59:00 SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) – A wide expansion of passenger rail service across North Carolina could be on track soon if local leaders have their way. The North Carolina Mayors Coalition is asking the federal government for millions of transportation dollars to create 12 new passenger train routes, including one from Salisbury to Asheville … Read more

Reviving the Bordeaux-Toulouse Line: Railcoop’s Ambitious Plan to Expand Access

2023-10-07 16:20:00 The cooperative plans to reopen the Bordeaux-Toulouse line to passengers by increasing the number of stops in medium-sized towns. Railcoop Even if its members want to continue the activity, the railway cooperative should very quickly be placed in receivership or liquidation. You don’t give up easily on a dream. Since the end of … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to the Luxurious Train Experience in Saudi Arabia: Big Allam’s Journey and Review

2023-08-14 21:29:43 Al-Marsad Newspaper: Egyptian YouTuber “Big Allam” documented a video clip in which he revealed his first train experience in Saudi Arabia. Pointing out that the train is better than European trains. And he explained during the video that he went to the train station heading to the north of the Kingdom, and commented, … Read more

Rail Traffic Interruption: Trees on Road Cause Delays between Dinant and Yvoir

2023-08-12 11:46:18 Rail traffic has been interrupted since 12:30 p.m. Saturday between Dinant and Yvoir after trees fell on a road adjoining the railway at Bouvignes, threatening overhead cables, says Infrabel. There is no damage but the firefighters asked the manager of the rail network to cut the current on the catenaries in order to … Read more