Heat wave forces SNCF to cancel 71 train servicesExecutive summary: SNCF cancelled 71 train services from 18 to 22 June due to a heat wave across France. The disruptions affect commuter and freight rail, potentially causing revenue loss and forcing alternative transport arrangements. SNCF, French passengers, regional authorities, and impacted transport operators. Further service reductions if temperatures remain high, possible increased use of substitute bus services, and potential compensation claims from travelers.The French heat wave triggered by temperatures exceeding seasonal norms prompted SNCF to cancel 71 Intercités and regional services between June 18 and 22. The affected routes include Paris‑Orléans‑Limoges‑Toulouse, Paris‑Clermont‑Ferrand and Bordeaux‑Marseille. These cancellations reflect operational limits imposed by extreme temperatures on track safety.Connected developmentsExxon to supply LNG to South Africa's first import terminalOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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