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French rail start-up wins license to compete on high-speed lines
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· September 1, 2026
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Key points Velvet aims to launch its services in 2028, although further details about its operations are not provided here. A French rail start-up has been awarded a license to operate on high-speed lines.
A French rail start-up has been awarded a license to operate on high-speed lines. Velvet, founded by a former executive of SNCF, plans to introduce next-generation TGV trains. The company intends to serve several cities, including Bordeaux, Nantes, and Angers, as well as Paris .
These routes are located in western France. Velvet aims to launch its services in 2028, although further details about its operations are not provided here. For more information, readers can consult the original source.
The license awarded to Velvet allows it to compete on high-speed lines, marking a development in the French rail industry.
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Category: News Published: September 1, 2026 Source: Le Monde in English Reading time: 1 min
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