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New air routes, train ticket sale, ferry deal: 8 French travel updates

We also look at a billion-euro upgrade to France’s train network and a city’s plans to make public transport free for some drivers

New airport tram, Ouigo plan, Heathrow strike: 8 French travel updates

Plus: a new Ryanair route to France, TGV tickets go on sale for September-November travel and traffic warning for the holiday weekend

Rescued French tram sheds light on Lyon’s transport history

Built by an American firm before being shipped to Lyon in 1898, the electric tram (which had first-class and second-class carriages) gave residents greater mobility

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Trains, métro, buses, schools: updates on today’s strike in France

The most severe disruption is across the Paris transport network. Up to 200 demonstrations are expected later across the country

Strike to bring severe disruption to Paris buses and trams this week

The three-day-long union action begins today. It will not affect métros or RER trains

Montpellier makes public transport free at weekends

The measure has been in place since September 5 on the city's buses and trams, and was brought in by the mayor of the city to reduce pollution.

Public transport strike to cripple Paris

Commuters and tourists warned to avoid travel in the French capital if possible on Friday as unions walk out in an ongoing dispute over pension reforms - but transport operator RATP offers alternative commuting ideas and one-day offers

Trams on strike as ex-driver sentenced for 2015 death

Tram drivers walked out on wildcat strike in Riviera capital Nice after a former driver was handed a six-month suspended jail term for manslaughter in connection with a passenger death in 2015.

Paris ponders free public transport

Mayor launches major study into feasibility of making public transport in the capital free to all residents

'Wild boar' run free on Montpellier tramway lines

Passengers on the Montpellier tramway were in for a swine of a surprise this week after three creatures - probably wild boar or boar-pig cross - were seen walking on the tracks, and around a station.

Guide pays €414 tram fine for tourists

A tour guide in Nice has had to pay a €414 fine after failing to composte (validate) the tram tickets for the 12 tourists in her party. She paid by bank card.

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New air routes, train ticket sale, ferry deal: 8 French travel updates

New airport tram, Ouigo plan, Heathrow strike: 8 French travel updates

Rescued French tram sheds light on Lyon’s transport history

Trains, métro, buses, schools: updates on today’s strike in France

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