SNCF

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is SNCF?Approximately 2,600 km
2. What is the legal status?State-owned railway operator
3. What is the consolidation date?January 1, 1938
4. What does SNCF stand for and when was it created?SNCF is the Société nationale des chemins de fer français. It was created on January 1, 1938 after an agreement on August 31, 1937.
5. How many trains does SNCF run every day?SNCF runs about 14,000 trains each day across France.

Société nationale des chemins de fer français: The official French designation for the national railway company, signifying its state-owned status.
SNCF Voyageurs: The subsidiary responsible for the operation and management of passenger rail services.
SNCF Réseau: The entity tasked with the crucial role of managing, maintaining, and developing the entire railway infrastructure.
TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse): France's iconic high-speed train service, renowned for its speed and efficiency in intercity travel.