Velvet, first independent railway company, launches its train service

Velvet presents its first train on Wednesday, April 22, marking the arrival of a private railway company in France to compete with SNCF.

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The new company aims to reduce ticket prices by leveraging innovative business models and improved operational efficiency.

This opening of the sector to competition could transform fares and services available to French travelers.

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