SNCF
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit
| Stands for | Société nationale des chemins de fer français (French National Railway Company) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
SNCF stands for Société nationale des chemins de fer français (French National Railway Company), a rail and transit abbreviation.
France's state-owned national railway company, operating TGV high-speed trains, regional services, Paris suburban lines and freight. It is one of the largest rail operators in Europe.
Example: SNCF strikes have canceled half of the TGVs to Lyon on Thursday.
Usage notes
Founded in 1938 by nationalizing France's major private railways. SNCF runs Ouigo, a low-cost high-speed brand, and the Eurostar group in partnership with others. Rail strikes, often over pensions and working conditions, are a recurring feature of French life. Pronounced "ess-en-say-eff."
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