SNCF incident: 841 passengers stuck overnight in extreme heat

Two SNCF trains left 841 passengers stranded overnight with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees and a 16-hour journey between Friday and Saturday.

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This incident exposes failures in the air conditioning system and the railway company's crisis management during extreme heat.

The event raises questions about rail service quality and SNCF's responsibility to passengers.

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