In Côte-d’Or, SNCF customers who travel by TGV on Sunday evening will be able to enjoy their weekend a little longer. From December 2022, the railway company will set up later connections with a last train departing from Montbard in the direction of Paris at 9:01 p.m. compared to 5:37 p.m. today. In the other direction, an additional TGV will be offered departing from Paris Gare de Lyon at 6:52 p.m.
A request from train users heard by the SNCF
Last January, concerns were expressed by users of the line between Paris and Montbard. The President of the Departmental Council of Côte-d’Or, François Sauvadet, had then contacted the Regional Direction of the SNCF to obtain guarantees on the prospects for the development of this line and had asked to study the possibility of expanding the current service. . This mobilization has borne fruit and therefore allows these service improvements which will come into effect from the end of this year.
“This new offer meets the expectations of users of the Montbard – Dijon – Paris line, undeniably strengthens the existing offer and allows better service to Montbard station” emphasizes the UDI President of the Côte-d’Or, François Sauvadet. in a press release. “This line is essential for the Montbard living and employment area. At a time when mobility is at the heart of the concerns of public authorities, rail accessibility is one of the keys to the development of rural areas. It is therefore essential to ensure that the offer is relevant to users”. add the chosen one.