Date：2025-02-01Views：0
SNCF (Soci é t é nationalization des chemins de fer fran ç ais), also known as the French National Railway Company in Chinese, is one of the largest state-owned railway companies in France and the second largest railway company in the European Union after Deutsche Bahn (DB). SNCF is headquartered in the 14th arrondissement of Paris and is responsible for the operation of France's state-owned railways.
historical background
SNCF was founded in 1938 by the merger of five private railway companies at that time. Since its establishment, SNCF has undergone multiple developments and reforms, particularly achieving significant achievements in railway reconstruction, electrification construction, and locomotive and vehicle updates.
scope of business
SNCF is not only responsible for the operation of French state-owned railways, but also provides high-speed train services such as TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse, meaning "high-speed train"). Its business scope is extensive, including passenger and freight services, high-speed railway construction, and maintenance of electrified railway networks. In addition, SNCF operates in 120 countries worldwide, with over 180000 employees and 32000 kilometers of railway lines and 1850 kilometers of high-speed railway lines.
Financial situation
SNCF has extensive business activities worldwide, with a total revenue of 32.6 billion euros in 2011, of which 23% came from overseas. Despite the impact of the global economic crisis in recent years, SNCF is actively expanding its high-speed railway network and plans to continue investing in the development of railway infrastructure in the future.
Latest News
The most recent major event was the nationwide strike in July 2022, where employees demanded higher salaries and benefits. In response, SNCF agreed to increase employee salaries to ease labor relations. In addition, SNCF is continuously advancing its high-speed railway network construction and expansion plans to enhance France's transportation capacity.
