Significant construction work on the TER train line between Nice and Ventimiglia, scheduled from September 15, 2024, to June 26, 2025, will see services suspended nightly from 21:00 to 06:00, Sunday through Thursday. This disruption has raised concerns in Monaco, impacting not only residents but also employees, event professionals, and tourists accustomed to traveling during these hours. The Princely Government is particularly worried about the effect on daily commuters and the lack of alternative transport solutions offered, aside from an "exceptional bus service" for SNCF subscribers traveling from Monaco to Nice.
The Minister of State, in a recent session with the National Council, voiced significant displeasure with the planned service disruptions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a high standard of service. The statement highlighted the critical need for Monaco to be respected and not merely viewed as a financial contributor in regional transport planning. This reaction underscores the government's stance on ensuring the principality's needs are adequately met in public transportation agreements.
In response to the planned service interruptions, Monaco's Government is seeking an urgent dialogue with SNCF Réseaux and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA) region. The objective is to discuss and hopefully rectify the disruptions, ensuring that the travel requirements of all who commute to and from Monaco are considered and addressed. This meeting aims to foster improvements and secure commitments to service quality during the construction period and beyond.
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