French Transportation Authority confirms positive impact of competition

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The opening up of French rail passenger transport services to competition has led to an improvement in the rail offer for freely organised services in 2022, shows a recent report from the French Autorité de régulation des Transports (ART). The benefits include more trains running, lower ticket prices, and an increase in passenger numbers.

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French Transportation Authority confirms positive impact of competition

Gare du Nord (Shutterstock)
Gare du Nord station in Paris Shutterstock

The opening up of French rail passenger transport services to competition has led to an improvement in the rail offer for freely organised services in 2022, shows a recent report from the French Autorité de régulation des Transports (ART). The benefits include more trains running, lower ticket prices, and an increase in passenger numbers.

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Author: Emma Dailey

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