Why French Railways Are Among the Best in the World?

NEW: Railways Explained e-book! Check out special offer and support of production: https://payhip.com/b/mTDPX On Railways Explained we have covered various aspects of French railways on several occasions, from comprehensive stories of the high-speed network’s development to the evolution of TGV trains and recent innovations such as the next-generation TGV M. In this video, we are addressing a topic that should have been our starting point years ago: an overview of the entire truly remarkable French railway system! Serving a nation of 68 million inhabitants, the network operates almost 13,000 trains daily, transporting approximately 5 million passengers each day. What You’ll Learn in This Video: France runs nearly 13,000 trains a day, carrying 5 million people across a vast national network. French railways began in 1828 with coal wagons and quickly adopted English technology and standards. In 1938, SNCF was born, uniting major rail lines under one state-run company. The high-speed TGV era began in the 1980s, transforming long-distance travel in France. Regional rail gained autonomy in 1987 through the TER system, giving power to local authorities. EU rules split SNCF’s infrastructure and operations in 1997, reshaping the company’s structure. Rail competition has grown since 2020, cutting fares and boosting travel on routes like Paris–Lyon. Freight rail struggles, with declining volumes and just 9% of the transport market in 2023. Which topic should we cover next? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe for more global railway stories, infrastructure insights, and project updates. Support Us & Get Exclusive Benefits: Become a member on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and more: / https://www.patreon.com/c/railways_explained Join our YouTube membership to support the channel and get special perks: / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq3OyOoLPYj4Oyk1DWnKxQ/join Donate via PayPal: PayPal.Me/railwaysexplained Check out our official merch and show your love for all things railway: https://railways-explained.creator-spring.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=product_shelf Subscribe for more in-depth railway stories and analyses from around the world. Big thanks to our Patrons: Walid, Mind K, An Oni Moose, Julian Baumann, Hendrik Hinrichs, Robert P. Walsh, Xosé F. Estrada, Mårten Hammarstrand, Lucas Richter, Korawich Kavee, Alex Zaslavsky, Dale Winke, Ben M, Nathan Walls, Bill, Tim McKeoun, August Bigelow, Brendan McKeon, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Linda Vainomae-Hoffmann, Reinforcedconcrete, Alex McDonald, Martin Pelles, Alice Conalbi, Declan Crowley, Martin Hinge, William Rohe Follow us on Social Networks: Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/RailwaysExplained/ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/railways_explained/ Linkedin: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/70132922/admin/feed/posts/ #france #train #railway