nwales58
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Pronounced Kevine Spide by French journalists. Offering 'le commuting' between the unloved underserved beet-field stations and Paris/Lille/Strasbourg/Lyon. Has a framework contract for paths, but not for trains yet.
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Not another one: Kevin Speed [FR]
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They claim to have "an exclusive agreement with a blue-chip train manufacturer".
eastwestdivide
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That’s what the English version of their website has. The French version of their site has
in the corresponding place, i.e. an exclusive contract with Alstom…
Gloster
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It seems somewhat superfluous to tell people in France who Alstom are.
peterblue
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Also surprising why this information is seemingly left out for English speakers, despite Alstom having presence in many other countries!
At the moment Kelvin Speed looks to gain access and run trains on 3 main lines - rather frequent and competitive ones already:
Source: https://www.kevin-rail.com/comment-ca-marche-
The site also promises "€3 per 100km fares during offpeak hours" for regular travellers, meaning a Paris to Lyon fare of about €12 which doesn't seem sustainable!
It looks like the trains will also serve a few more stops than the fastest TGVs so that's the trade-off. Most of the rural TGV stops are in the middle of nowhere though - think like 'parkway' stations in the UK but worse.
At the moment Kelvin Speed looks to gain access and run trains on 3 main lines - rather frequent and competitive ones already:
Source: https://www.kevin-rail.com/comment-ca-marche-
The site also promises "€3 per 100km fares during offpeak hours" for regular travellers, meaning a Paris to Lyon fare of about €12 which doesn't seem sustainable!
It looks like the trains will also serve a few more stops than the fastest TGVs so that's the trade-off. Most of the rural TGV stops are in the middle of nowhere though - think like 'parkway' stations in the UK but worse.
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StephenHunter
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Kevin? What sort of name is Kevin for a train operator?
farci
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Those funny old French, eh!
Check their English language explanation about the target passengers, like ‘Kevin’ & others, for this unique service
https://www.kevin-rail.com/english
It’s a turn up and go concept without ticketing and the overhead costs at a cheap price
Check their English language explanation about the target passengers, like ‘Kevin’ & others, for this unique service
https://www.kevin-rail.com/english
It’s a turn up and go concept without ticketing and the overhead costs at a cheap price