SNCF launches unprecedented regional rail and tourism campaign [Railway Gazette International]





Date: 15/06/2020

France: What SNCF terms an ^unprecedented relaunch^ of its TER regional passenger services was announced on June 12 as the country starts to open up after the coronavirus pandemic. Branded ^TER de France^, the campaign is being led by SNCF in conjunction with regional authorities.


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