TER Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur


TER Provence Alpes-Côte-d'Azur is the regional rail network serving the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in France. This network is operated by SNCF.
The public transport authority, the Regional Council, runs 800 trains a day, especially near Avignon, Marseille, Toulon and Nice. 100,000 users take regional trains each day.

Network

The network is made up of 17 train lines. All bus lines are operated by private operators under the Regional Council Authority.
Unlike other regions in France, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur separates their trains into two services:
This separation is done due to the presence of big metropolises on the coast and a very rural hinterland. Toulon does not have suburban services, as these are absorbed into Marseille. The suburban trains from Marseille also continue onto Avignon, away.

Rail

The rail network as of October 2017:
Rail service not part of the TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur network:
Trains are cancelled and delayed every day. The TER Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur has the worst punctuality record in all of France, with 40% of trains being delayed or cancelled each day. This could be due to high congestion of the tracks near Marseille and Nice. The journey conditions are very bad during rush hours.

Future

With the building of the new LN Provence-Côte d'Azur line between Marseille and Monaco expected by 2030, regional traffic may grow. This will be achieved through the introduction of a new high speed train calling every hour at Marseille Provence Airport, the construction of a new underground train station in downtown Marseille, a new high speed stop in Marseille's Eastern Districts, and the enlargement of Toulon, Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and Nice Ville train stations.

Rolling stock

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