Cancellation of Morning Ouigo Service from Nice to Paris Sparks Public Petition
The removal of the direct TGV Ouigo service affecting travelers prompts concerns and action from local political groups.
The early morning TGV Ouigo service connecting Nice to Paris at 5:58 AM has been discontinued for the past few weeks, raising concerns among regular users.
In response to this change, the local section of the French Communist Party (PCF) has initiated a petition advocating for the restoration of the service, describing the cancellation as "unacceptable for public service."
The suspension is reportedly linked to temporary works on the railway infrastructure.
In the interim, affected travelers are required to change trains in Marseille, causing additional delays and frustration.
Some users have voiced apprehensions that this cancellation may lead to further reductions in service.
The PCF has labeled the situation a "regression for travelers" and criticized what they perceive as a lack of proper communication regarding the justification for the service disruption.
Responding to these concerns, a spokesperson for SNCF has stated that there are "no plans to reduce the TGV service to Nice or the Côte d'Azur," calling such claims "baseless and absurd." The SNCF maintains that it is committed to ensuring robust service for the region's rail travelers.