https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed France is to get its own rail pass, modelled on Germany's famous €49 ticket - here's what we know about how it will work. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230913/how-will-frances-version-of-the-german-e49-a-month-train-ticket-work Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:35:32 +0200 how-will-frances-version-of-the-german-e49-a-month-train-ticket-work France’s former Prime Minister Jean Castex is set to take charge of Paris’s RATP transport network and says he 'looks forward' to the job ahead - here are 10 of the biggest challenges he faces. https://www.thelocal.fr/20221123/the-10-problems-that-frances-ex-pm-faces-in-his-new-job-running-paris-transport Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:04:32 +0100 the-10-problems-that-frances-ex-pm-faces-in-his-new-job-running-paris-transport Christmas Day brought no respite for travellers in France as a transport strike entered its fourth week, ruining the plans of thousands wanting to celebrate with loved ones. https://www.thelocal.fr/20191226/france-strikes-macron-unions-fail-to-reach-holiday-truce Thu, 26 Dec 2019 11:04:44 +0100 france-strikes-macron-unions-fail-to-reach-holiday-truce Paris might be considering making public transport free but did you know a growing number of French towns have already taken the radical step. Here's a map of where in France you can travel without coughing up the cash. https://www.thelocal.fr/20180320/the-towns-in-france-where-you-can-travel-around-for-free Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:49:21 +0100 the-towns-in-france-where-you-can-travel-around-for-free A massive contract has been signed for a new fleet of RER trains for the Paris rail network - and thankfully they've been designed with passenger comfort in mind. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170112/paris-commuters-to-get-spacious-new-rer-trains Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:12:06 +0100 paris-commuters-to-get-spacious-new-rer-trains It's simply too costly to make public transport free during spikes in pollution, says the president of the Paris region. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170110/paris-set-to-end-free-public-transport-during-high-pollution Tue, 10 Jan 2017 16:54:13 +0100 paris-set-to-end-free-public-transport-during-high-pollution Here's how we think transport in Paris could be improved. Thanks to readers for contributing. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170110/how-public-transport-in-paris-could-be-improved-metro-rer Tue, 10 Jan 2017 12:30:16 +0100 how-public-transport-in-paris-could-be-improved-metro-rer A power cut at the Gare du Nord train station was all rail traffic suspended on Wednesday afternoon. Passengers were advised to alter their travel plans. https://www.thelocal.fr/20161207/all-train-traffic-suspended-at-gare-du-nord-after-power-cut Wed, 07 Dec 2016 17:44:13 +0100 all-train-traffic-suspended-at-gare-du-nord-after-power-cut Parisians have the best access to public transport compared to 25 other cities across the world, but the same can't be said for those who live in the suburbs. https://www.thelocal.fr/20161011/parisians-have-best-access-to-public-transport-in-the-world Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:54:47 +0200 parisians-have-best-access-to-public-transport-in-the-world Paris transport authorities have launched a new campaign to fight fraud, after a new report has revealed huge annual losses thanks to fare evaders. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160921/paris-transport-chiefs-declare-war-on-fare-evaders Wed, 21 Sep 2016 12:09:49 +0200 paris-transport-chiefs-declare-war-on-fare-evaders The relatively low cost of public transport in Paris is seen as one of the positive aspects of living in the French capital, especially when prices are compared to London. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160621/is-cost-of-paris-public-transport-about-to-head-uphill Tue, 21 Jun 2016 19:10:39 +0200 is-cost-of-paris-public-transport-about-to-head-uphill France will deploy 1, 600 soldiers and restrict access to transport hubs, but will it really prevent terrorists from carrying out deadly attacks at airports or rail stations? https://www.thelocal.fr/20160323/can-france-really-protect-public-transport-from-attacks Wed, 23 Mar 2016 14:39:14 +0100 can-france-really-protect-public-transport-from-attacks The bill to cover the costs of Paris’s “dangerously” high pollution levels is at €16 million ($22.3 million) and counting with city chiefs admitting on Monday that the decision to make public transport free is costing authorities €4 million a day. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140317/free-public-transport-costs-paris-4million-a-day Mon, 17 Mar 2014 16:16:00 +0100 free-public-transport-costs-paris-4million-a-day