On 11 March, SNCF presented to the press its brand new fifth generation train, named TGV M. Seats, bar, colours… Discovery of these high-speed trains that will enter service in 2026.
What does the TGV M of the SNCF look like? Built since 2016 by Alstom experts in collaboration with SCNF Voyageurs at 11 sites in France, this new train has a design (designed by the French agency AREP and the Japanese agency Nendo) and space savings that already excite future passengers. And this, despite a detail – not the least – that caused some disappointment.
More passengers and more space
With its white exterior design, the new SNCF train has nine cars, one more than today. The addition of this car will increase passenger numbers from 600 to 740, which will help relieve congestion in rail traffic.
The first red class has two seats on one side and one on the other. New features include a full armrest on the corridor side to prevent objects from falling and a shelf that allows easier access to storage. Regarding the seat, the enveloping headboards adjusted in height are intended to be more comfortable for the neck, the electric tilt is quiet and pleasant and the seat has been enlarged to offer more space. It should also be noted that all the seats were tested by 250 people of different morphology. The SCNF also opted for more space under the seats, reserved for carry-on baggage.
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Featured photo : © Yann Audic / SNCF
