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Sunday, May 31, 2026
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SNCF Introduces Service Restrictions as Heatwave Strains Rail Infrastructure

France’s national rail operator has implemented cancellations and speed restrictions on several Intercités and regional routes after extreme temperatures affected track conditions and cooling systems.
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