SNCF announced Wednesday that it would continue to exchange and reimburse all mainline tickets free of charge until November 1, to encourage the French to take the train despite the uncertainties related to the coronavirus.
"We are extending the ease of purchasing #SNCF long-distance tickets: the exchange and reimbursement costs are free until November 1," tweeted the general manager of Voyages SNCF, Alain Krakovitch.
This measure, which concerns the TGV inOui, Ouigo and Intercités - as well as the TER in correspondence -, aims to "support the resumption of activities in France", he added.
I inform the customers of @OUIGO @TGVINOUI and @Intercites that we are extending the ease of purchasing long-distance tickets #SNCF: the exchange and refund fees are free until November 1st.
This is to support the resumption of activities in France. pic.twitter.com/kFas7Cyafc
The fare difference is the responsibility of the traveler in the event of an exchange if the price of the new ticket is higher.
In effect since early March, this measure was to end on August 31.
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Eager to bring travelers back to its trains, the SNCF is also offering its half-price reduction cards until September 7.
