Around eighteen months ago, French rail operator SNCF launched a tender procedure for the acquisition of new EMUs for operation on ‘classic’ intercity lines. The French government requested SNCF to do so. Today, the news has been published that CAF from Spain has submitted the winning bid, which will be formally presented to the members of the board of SNCF Mobilités on 24.10.2019. When they approve the project, the final contract can be signed.
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