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SNCF

British  

abbreviation

  1. Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer: the French national railway system

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For cheaper travel, book trains early on SNCF, opt for OUIGO; the dollar is down 11% against the euro.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The man, named only as David, told French broadcaster BFM TV he was on a call with his sister at Nantes station on Sunday when an employee from SNCF, the French railway company, approached him.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2025

The percentage of workers on strike in key companies like railway operator SNCF, utility EDF and oil major TotalEnergies has also dropped on the three strike days.

From Reuters • Feb. 8, 2023

The national rail operator, SNCF, said the cables powered signals for trains on the network.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2023

SNCF, the French national railroad, was among bullet train operators from Europe and Japan that came to California in the early 2000s with hopes of getting a contract to help develop the system.

From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2022