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SNCF announced Wednesday that it would continue to exchange and reimburse all mainline train tickets free of charge until January 4, 2021, to encourage the French to take the train despite the uncertainties related to the coronavirus.
In force since early March, this measure was to end on November 1.
It concerns the TGV inOui, Ouigo and Intercités - as well as the connecting TER.
"It is a renewed commercial gesture in this particular and difficult period of health uncertainty, which allows everyone to book future vacations and trips with confidence, in particular for the end of the year family celebrations", explained a AFP spokesperson.
Tickets can be canceled free of charge before departure for inOui and Intercités, and an hour and a half before for the low-cost Ouigo service.
The fare difference remains the responsibility of the traveler in the event of an exchange if the price of the new ticket is higher.
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