Bordeaux-Marseille: Straight to the Goal in Punctuality Issues
In a special report, Le Parisien has compiled a top 5 list of the least punctual Intercités train lines in France. Not surprisingly (for the Bordeaux residents familiar with this old Corail train), it's the one heading to or returning from Marseille that experiences the most delays, with 1 in every 4 trains affected. Overall, approximately 26.6% of trains do not arrive on time. The journey passes through venues like Toulouse, Montpellier, and Nîmes, with an advertised travel time of 6 hours. However, it turns out that this old Intercités train is often plagued by technical issues due to aging infrastructure and numerous level crossings along the route.
26.6% of trains disrupted and a line threatened
This line, which is half a century old and goes to Marseille, transports 3 million passengers each year. It is the only one serving the Southwest from Bordeaux. However, its future is in jeopardy. As explained last February: "The age of the trains on the Bordeaux-Marseille line threatens its future. These old trains, called "Corail," are 44 years old and will be phased out by 2027. But the question remains: Will the equipment be renewed quickly enough to maintain service? There are doubts".
The ranking was made based on data collected between January and August 2023 (excluding night trips). While Bordeaux-Marseille takes the top spot, Bordeaux's Saint-Jean station comes in 5th place with the line towards Nantes where 13.4% of its trains are late.Sure thing! Here's the translation in a friendly, joyful, and easy-to-read style: Alrighty then! Here is the translation for you: Happy reading, folks!
