France: Launch of 1st Competitively Tendered Regional PSO Rail Concession Operated by an Independent Operator
We warmly congratulate the independent operator Transdev and the French Région Sud (South Region) on the official launch of the Marseille-Toulon-Nice passenger rail service on 29 June 2025.
This is the first time in France that a regional Public Service Obligation ("PSO") rail concession has been awarded to and is operated by an independent operator, following a competitive tender.
This is a major milestone in EU rail reform.
Bestowment of the insignia of Chevalier of the National Order of Merit to Laurent Mazille
On 4th June 2024, Laurent Mazille, Public Affairs Director at Transdev, received the insignia of Chevalier of the National Order of Merit during a ceremony at the French Senate.
Newcomer Gemini Announces Plans to Operate Through the Channel Tunnel
Gemini is a new operator that plans to offer competitive fares and high-quality, long-distance high-speed rail services between the EU and the United Kingdom, using the Channel Tunnel.
Le nouvel opérateur Gemini annonce son intention d’opérer des liaisons trans-Manche
Gemini est un nouvel opérateur qui prévoit de proposer des tarifs compétitifs et des services ferroviaires à grande vitesse de haute qualité sur longues distances entre l’Europe continentale et le Royaume-Uni, en empruntant le tunnel sous la Manche.