The youth rail pass saved at the last minute after a final standoff between the State and three regions. This subscription at 49 euros per month reserved for under 27s to take the TER or Intercités at will will be activated this summer because all regions will ultimately contribute to its cost.

Of course, we knew that Île-de-France would not play the game: with a Navigo pass at 86.40 euros, the shortfall would be too gaping compared to this package.