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France’s first independent high-speed train operator Velvet shows complete train

Simon Wijnakker — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:56:11 +0000

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Another big day for SNCF’s first domestic competitor for the high speed rail market Velvet.

[passenger] Velvet: France’s first independent high-speed train operator launches

Simon Wijnakker — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:12:55 +0000

Velvet has officially launched as France’s first independent high-speed train operator. The new brand promises to shake up the market with a modern, sustainable and customer-focused approach to long-distance train travel.

[passenger] Private company Proxima orders Alstom high-speed trains for France

Simon Wijnakker — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:58:19 +0000

In June 2024, Railcolor News introduced you to Proxima, founded by Rachel Picard, the former director of SNCF Voyageurs.

[passenger] New french rail operator Proxima wants Alstom Avelia Horizon

Emmanuel Bremont — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:41:35 +0000

In France, new high-speed rail operators are emerging. The next one we introduce to you is Proxima, founded by Rachel Picard, the former director of SNCF Voyageurs, and has already been financed to the tune of EUR 1 billion.