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NEWSDESK · 07/10/2026

SNCF cancels Intercités on weekend July 11–12 due to extreme heat

Paris - 10.07.2026: SNCF is cancelling numerous Intercités trains for the weekend of 11 and 12 July 2026. The company cites persistent heat and the associated risks for passengers and infrastructure. Accordingly, certain long-distance services are being removed from the timetable as a precaution, while TGV and Ouigo are to continue operating, prioritized as availability allows.According to SNCF Voyageurs and the network company SNCF Réseau, the group is responding to two main hazards: on the one hand, high rail and ambient temperatures can promote rail expansion, distortions and material fatigue. ...

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