Exploring the French Train System

What is the name of the high-speed train service in France?

• Eurostar

• TGV

• ICE

• AVE

What is the primary purpose of the SNCF in France?

• To manage air traffic

• To operate the national railway system

• To regulate maritime transport

• To oversee road construction

Which of the following is a feature of the French train system?

• Trains run only during the day

• Trains have a maximum speed of 100 km/h

• Trains offer both first and second-class seating

• Trains do not require reservations

Which of the following is a benefit of using the French train system?

• It is more expensive than flying

• It is slower than driving

• It reduces carbon emissions compared to cars

• It only operates on weekends

Which of the following is a requirement for boarding a TGV train?

• A passport

• A boarding pass

• A train ticket

• A visa

What is the main advantage of the TGV over regional trains in France?

• Lower ticket prices

• Higher speed

• More frequent stops

• Larger seating capacity

Which of the following statements about the French train system is true?

• It only operates within France

• It connects France with neighboring countries

• It is exclusively for freight transport

• It does not operate on public holidays

When at a Paris train station, you should look at the ____ to find where your train will depart for Rome.

• le tableau des lignes de banlieue

• le tableau des grandes lignes

If traveling from one small town to another, you would be taking which type of train?

• ligne de banlieue

• les grandes lignes

Il n'y a plus (there are no more) places. Il faut être ____.

• siège

• central

• debout

• zut