They're set for a major expansion with a target of carrying an extra 8 million passengers a year - but what exactly are France's Ouigo trains and how do they differ from the classic TGV?
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Sat 16 May 2026 07:57 CET
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Everything you need to know about Ouigo, France's low-cost train. (Photo by STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN / AFP)
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