Velvet high-speed train competes with SNCF on Paris-Bordeaux route from 2028

SNCF faces new competition with the arrival of the Velvet high-speed train on the Paris-Bordeaux route scheduled for 2028.

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This new high-speed train will offer a commercial alternative to traditional rail services.

This competition marks a turning point in the French rail sector and transport market dynamics.

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