Aurélien Fleurot, edited by Mélanie Faure 2:15 p.m., October 20, 2021

To compete with Italian Trenitalia, SNCF is launching Business Première class on the Paris-Lyon rail axis.

The company offers a new range of services on board its TGV inOui.

Europe 1 has boarded a train to live the experience and tell you about its round trip from the capital to the banks of the Rhône.

SNCF prides itself on offering "tailor-made" trips with its new offer.

The railway company is launching the Business Première range on the axis connecting Paris to Lyon.

An announcement that follows the arrival of the Italian Trenitalia on the market.

Indeed, the Italian operator will set off on the Paris-Lyon-Turin-Milan line.

A major competitor for the SNCF, which is thus trying to distinguish itself with its offer.

Europe 1 has previewed a Business Premier trip.

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The journey begins at Gare de Lyon, in the 12th arrondissement of the capital.

Before accessing the dock and getting on board, you have quick access and a personalized welcome.

We then discover new comfortable armchairs, a catering service for you, similar to the codes of the air.

Some trains are still being renovated.

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Because to improve the customer experience, the interior of the trains has evolved, as explained by Jean Rouch, director of the South-East axis.

"There are 10 more places," he said.

"The light atmosphere is completely changed, the colors are much clearer. The layout has changed since there are 40% fewer places opposite each other. Our customers have asked us for it. We have a lot of space. no more seats, either isolated or two by two. "

SNCF will offer 22 daily round trips

However, in the Lyon-Paris direction, no privileged line to access the quay, nor personalized reception.

Another problem: the connection to Wifi is quite random.

With the Business Première class, SNCF is also modifying its price range.

The ticket costs 142 euros without reduction and 75 euros with the Liberté card.

By way of comparison, the ticket is more between 85 and 90 euros for a classic first.

Professional customers represent 1 in 3 passengers between Paris and Lyon, with 22 daily round trips.

Trenitalia trains should offer five daily round trips.