Protest Trains Arrive in Paris Demanding Urgent Investment in Regional Rail

Hundreds of passengers, officials, and unions rally against decades of neglect as the government announces a 3 billion euro modernization plan.

Two 'trains of anger' from Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand carried hundreds of protesters to Paris to spotlight deteriorating regional rail services.
Protesters, including local officials and union representatives, denounce 40 years of underinvestment leading to aging infrastructure and frequent delays.
The outdated Corail trains, some in service since the 1970s, and aging electrical systems are blamed for persistent breakdowns and reliability issues.
Adverse weather conditions, such as heatwaves and storms, further exacerbate delays and damage infrastructure on key Intercités lines.
The government and SNCF have unveiled a nearly 3 billion euro plan to modernize the network by 2027, but protesters argue more investment is needed to fully address the crisis.