MISCELLANEOUS FACTS / Once again last night, the night train linking Briançon to Paris experienced major delays due to failures. Elected officials are turning to the government to request urgent investments.
-Hautes-Alpes-
This Saturday, the Briançon-Paris night train was again delayed by more than two hours due to an equipment failure. After the last episodes of New Year's delays, the line was once again noticed locally but also nationally. Once again, as on the evening of the fire on December 28, defective equipment is the cause of this malfunction. Even if some of the delays are less than an hour, it is a bad signal sent to users which risks causing demand to plummet, especially if the problems and delays are so recurring. Hautes-Alpes departmental councilor Rémy Roux regrets that this line is being targeted as a priority.
“We absolutely must restore confidence in this line by investing quickly, already, in the short term in logistical equipment in good condition, then, in the medium-long term in an electrified double track, otherwise we will lose the confidence of users. We clearly saw that the State could shake up the bureaucracy with the reconstruction of Notre Dame in record time. All things considered, the Paris-Briançon night train is the “Notre Dame” of the Hauts Alpins. When the State wants it, it can. This case law is good to take, the government just needs to include it in its priorities” Rémy Roux, departmental councilor of Hautes-Alpes.
Marie-José Allemand also on site
With this new dysfunction, political figures can go on site to provide their support and help. This is what MP Marie-José Allemand undertook last night with the SNCF staff on site as well as the suffering travelers. As requested by the departmental advisor, the MP is firm and affirms an unwavering commitment to ensure that this train obtains the investments it deserves.
“I was able to speak with the station master this evening. I will continue my local consultations. I don't plan to give up anything. You can count on me, my determination is complete” Marie-José Allemand, Member of Parliament for the first constituency of Hautes-Alpes.
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