A freight train carries the equivalent of 40 HGVs while emitting 9 times less CO2, 8 times less polluting emissions and 6 times less energy consumption! In response to the major climate and societal challenges, the railways are at the forefront of solutions for decarbonising goods transportation.
freight capacity applicants: railway undertakings, manufacturers, shippers, ports, prescribers, etc.
of goods transported every day in France by 1,000 freight trains
invested with the State by 2032 to strengthen freight development
industrial sidings, 335 freight yards and 15 combined transport terminals
To book train paths on one of the 11 European freight corridors, visit the Path Coordination System digital platform. This platform coordinates all customers and infrastructure managers, including SNCF Réseau for the French rail network.
Discover our six ranges of services: studies and advice to help you define your transport project, development of innovative information systems to optimise your use of the network, checking the compatibility of your rolling stock with our infrastructure, putting your transport plan into practice with quality train paths, making our service facilities available and assistance with management of services, etc.
You will have a dedicated key freight account sales manager. They guide you every step of the way and direct you to the right experts who can help you realise your transport project. They listen to your needs and anticipate the actions required to ensure your services run smoothly. More than a sales contact, he/she is an expert partner who, with all our teams, brings your project to life.
Your freight key account manager is Hengameh Panahi.
This official document sets out our commercial commitments to our customers. It sets out all the practical, technical, administrative and pricing arrangements related to use of the French rail network.
This online area simplifies the monitoring of your activity and gives you a direct view of your key indicators.
This exchange platform is dedicated to the loading and unloading of goods between trains and lorries. Sites are strategically located on the national rail network to serve the entire territory efficiently.
All our teams are committed to serving customers and developing the rail mode of transportation. Our efforts to be an increasingly reliable and committed partner for you are reflected in our Customer Commitment approach.
What are the prerequisites for accessing the national rail network? Who should I contact to make a request? What steps need to be taken? Here's how to get your project off the ground.
Are you a goods transportation railway undertaking, a combined transport operator, a port or a shipper operating on European routes? Would you like to find out more about ordering international train paths and freight corridors? Follow the guide!