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Paris-Milan Train Service Resumes After 19-Month Landslide Interruption

FRANCE 24 EnglishApril 7, 20251 min10,683 views
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Resumption of Paris-Milan Rail Link

  • 🚆 The vital rail link between Paris and Milan has resumed service after a 19-month interruption.
  • 💡 The disruption was caused by a massive landslide in the Maurienne Valley in the French Alps in August 2023.
  • ⏰ The first TGV trains departed from Paris for Milan on Monday morning, with the journey taking just over seven hours.

Impact on Local Communities and Businesses

  • 🗣️ Locals in towns like Modane have eagerly awaited the train's return, viewing it as a much-needed escape from driving and parking difficulties.
  • 📉 Local businesses in Modane, a town of under 3,000 people, have seen revenues drop by more than 50% due to the interruption.

Service Details and Future Operations

  • 🇫🇷 France's National Railway company, SNCF, will operate three round trips per day.
  • 🇮🇹 Italy's Trenitalia will relaunch its service with two daily trains between Paris and Milan starting Tuesday.
  • ✅ The return of both regional and high-speed trains is a significant relief for passengers and a boost for local economies.
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