January 11th - Ouigo, slow and cheap French trains
Simon Calder discusses France's reintroduction of some old-school trains
Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast · The Independent
January 11, 20227m 27s
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Show Notes
SNCF, the French state-owned railway network, are reintroducing some classic old-fashioned trains, under the brand name Ouigo, which will mean longer travel times but cheaper tickets and a novelty passenger experience.
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