The very first TGV Patrick, which had started running in September 1978, is continuing its farewell tour at the Gare de Lyon at this time. At platform 5 of the Paris station, the bright orange train displays the old logos of high-speed trains. It is named after the son of the first TGV driver. For the curious, this is an opportunity to visit the interior of the wagons. Francine observes the photos and models that tell the story of this iconic train. "I actually knew the orange TGV. The first one that circulated. It was a revolution at the time. It’s funny especially to think that he has finished his career what ... 40 years and he leaves for retirement, "she told Europe 1 on Sunday.
"It remains hyper timeless"
Further on, Hubert often took this train to visit his grandparents in the South of France. He even received the miniature and electric version of the train at Christmas. "I think the design is really beautiful. What is being done today may be less fun, less impactful. It remains super timeless. It is more refined, it is less garish, despite color, "he says.
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In Gare de Lyon until Wednesday
The youngest visitors did not really know him. "It is not very recent, but in orange it is nice too. We see that it has evolved, now there is Wi-Fi on board too", smiles Coralie, coming out of curiosity. The orange train will remain at the Gare de Lyon until Wednesday.