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The first departures are hoped for by late 2028. The Bordeaux-based company already obtained its railway operator license in 2022 and is moving forward on financing its trainsets, but there's still a long way to go: train certification, staff recruitment, access to rail slots.

The timeline has already slipped several times since the company was founded in 2020, so caution is advised on dates.

In the meantime, Grand Ouest connections are still provided by SNCF: compare TGV, TER, and Intercités trains on Tictactrip.

Le Train has chosen the Spanish manufacturer Talgo for its trainsets, with the Avril model designed to run up to 300 km/h. An unusual choice in a French landscape dominated by Alstom.

Talgo trains are known for their fully low-floor design, handy for accessibility, and their light weight, which reduces energy consumption.

The company promises carefully designed comfort tailored for long regional journeys, with particular attention to bikes and families. The verdict will come once service begins.

The founding idea: connecting the cities of the Grand Ouest region without going through Paris. The first two announced routes are Bordeaux-Nantes and Bordeaux-Rennes, connections that are currently slow or don't exist as direct routes.

The project grew in scope in 2026 with agreements to also operate Paris-Rennes and Bordeaux-Paris, in direct competition with the TGV.

Intermediate stops are planned in towns such as Angoulême, Niort, or La Rochelle depending on the route. Detailed schedules will be confirmed closer to launch.