It’s been a long time coming. To the relief of locals and undoubtedly
tourists, many of whom have faced frustration and stress while trying
to catch a train during peak hours—especially during the crowded summer
months, when train cars are often packed to capacity.
Finally,
travel on the SNCF's local TER lines is set to improve in the coming
months as the railway introduces a series of new measures aimed at
making journeys more convenient and enjoyable for passengers.
In
recent weeks, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur division of SNCF faced
significant criticism after announcing the cancellation of late evening
and early morning services between Nice and Ventimiglia due to essential
maintenance work.
In response, the Monaco Government, along with other affected areas,
intervened, demanding a practical solution, including an increase in
replacement bus services. And fortunately, the SNCF has agreed to revise
its plans.
The PACA SNCF has now unveiled a series of upcoming changes to
modernize travel on local TER lines, starting on 15th December, with a
trial run scheduled for 3rd October.
Announced by Monaco’s
Minister of Equipment, Environment and Urban Planning, Céline
Caron-Dagioni, and Jean-Pierre Serrus, Vice President of the Sud
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, on 26th September, these measures
include more frequent trains and extended operating hours.
Soon, trains will run every 15 minutes between Cannes and Menton, and
Saturday evening services along the coast, from Les Arcs and Grasse to
Ventimiglia via Cannes, Nice, and Monaco, will be extended until 2am.
In
addition, SNCF has committed to renovating and modernizing its train
carriages, establishing a dedicated supervision center in Nice, and
enhancing customer service.
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