EconomyFrench rail start-up Velvet gets green light to compete with SNCF on high-speed lines
French rail start-up Velvet has secured the first approval required to launch high-speed services from Paris to cities including Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers. The move could introduce more choice and competition on some of the country’s busiest routes.
Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-09-01 09:05Original
French rail start-up Velvet gets green light to compete with SNCF on high-speed lines