Overview
- Ouigo will expand its fleet from 38 to 50 trainsets by 2027, aiming to serve 33 million passengers annually by 2030, up from 25 million currently.
- The new trainsets will feature electrical outlets and USB ports at every seat, increased baggage space, bike hooks, and ecological innovations like heat-limiting windows.
- Ouigo plans to launch a Paris–Hendaye line and add a third daily Paris–Rennes return service by the end of 2025, with further network expansions under consideration.
- The upgraded trains will seat 653 passengers, offer improved design and comfort, and include accessibility enhancements for passengers with disabilities.
- Ouigo aims to capture 30% of SNCF Voyageurs’ high-speed market share and expand its low-cost model internationally, building on existing operations in Spain and development efforts in Italy.