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French train station built by Mussolini looks to a brighter future

Saint-Dalmas-de-Tende border station in Alpes-Maritimes was once pride of the Italian railways before falling into dereliction – now the French could bring it back to life

Reminder: last day to benefit from half price railcards in France

The cards entitle holders to a 30% reduction on full-price ticket fares for national and international TGV and Intercités trains, as well as other benefits

Deadline looms for young people to enter contest to win EU rail pass

The DiscoverEU scheme is open to people aged 17-20 to compete for one of 60,000 free railpasses for a tour around the EU. It will be the last year young Britons can enter

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SNCF counter closures a backward step

French rail services returning to normal

SNCF clarifies refund situation for unused rail tickets over the weekend

France's old railway stations back on track

SNCF says its policy is to keep these buildings where possible, as they are part of its heritage

France's SNCF denies ticket offices are closing

Railway operator said over-the-counter ticket sales are falling as customers increasingly buy tickets online

Railway stations: monuments to industrial heyday

If cathedrals were built as monuments to the glory of God, then it could be argued that railway stations were intended to glorify the Industrial Revolution.

SNCF signs ‘biggest ever TGV order in France’ for €3bn

Train company SNCF has ordered 100 new and modern TGV trains from French manufacturer Alstom, to the value of three billion euros, in what has been called the “biggest order of TGVs ever in France”.

SNCF workers stand firm as strike continues

SNCF workers are prepared to stand firm on strike action between now and June, and beyond, despite the impact it will have on their pay and quality of life, they have said today, as the strike continues.