Date: 13/01/2017

France's national railway company SNCF is introducing a new youth card that will allow unlimited travel on high speed TGV trains for just 79 a month.
The pass has been named the 'Happy Card' (yes, in English) and will be available for 16-27-year-olds from January 19th.
Those hoping to nab themselves a card must buy it online and will have to sign up for at least three months, reported Le Parisien newspaper.
Those with a Happy Card, which will work for both high-speed TGV trains and the slower Intercit services, will only be able to reserve a trip up to one month in advance, compared to three months for the rest of us.
SNCF is hoping to encourage younger people to travel more often by rail.

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