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SNCF

British

abbreviation

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

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French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said he was heading to the scene along with the head of France's state-owned rail operator SNCF.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Seattle Times • Jan. 24, 2023

Radio franceinfo, quoting rail operator SNCF, said trains were operating normally.

From Reuters • Jan. 11, 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

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