Taking the Train in France Master Typical French Train Announcements

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Updated on January 10, 2018

You've studied the train related French vocabulary, read my 7 tips you should know before taking the train to France, read my 20 questions and answers to know when traveling by train, so now, let's practice with some typical train announcements in French.

“Le TGV 8330 en provenance de Paris Montparnasse et à destination de Tours va rentrer en gare voie 6. Il dessert les gares de ..., et Tours, son terminus. Les réservations sont obligatoires dans ce train. Nous vous rappelons que désormais, l’étiquetage des bagages est obligatoire. Pour votre sécurité, éloignez-vous de la bordure du quai”.

The TGV coming from Paris Montparnasse and going to Tours is going to enter the station track 6. It stops at the stations of... and Tours, it’s final stop. Bookings are needed for this train. We would like to remind you that from now on, writing your name on your luggage is compulsory. For your security, please stay away from the edge of the platform”.

“Bienvenue dans le TER 5506 à destination de Guingamp. Ce train desservira les gares de Paimpol, ...”

Welcome in the TER 5506 going to Guingamp. This train will stop at the following stations: Paimpol, ...”

“Gare de Pontrieux. Une minute d’arrêt. Correspondance pour Paris voie A. Pour votre sécurité attention à l’espace entre le train et la bordure du quai”.

Pontrieux station. One minute stop. Connection to Paris on track A. For your security, mind the gap between the train and the platform”.

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“À cause de travaux sur la route, nous vous informons que notre TGV va rester en gare pendant 10 minutes. Nous nous excusons pour le retard occasionné”.

Because of roadworks, (we are telling you that) our TFV is going to stay in the station for 10 minutes. Please accept our apologies for the delay”.

“À cause des grèves, le TGV en provenance de Lyon sera retardé de 30 minutes. Merci de prendre contact avec un agent de la SNCF pour plus d’informations”.

Because of the strikes, the TGV coming from Lyon will be 30 minutes late. Please contact an SNCF agent for more information.

“Mesdames, messieurs, dans quelques instants notre TGV desservira la gare de Pontrieux. Une minute d’arrêt. Assurez-vous de ne rien avoir oublié.”

Ladies and gentlemen, in a few minutes our TGV will enter Pontrieux station. One minute stop. Make sure you don’t forget anything.

“Toute l’équipe de la SNCF vous remercie pour votre confiance et espère vous revoir très bientôt sur le réseau”.

The SNCF team thanks you for your trust and hopes to see you again very soon on our network.

“Au nom de la SNCF et de l’équipe TGV, je vous souhaite une bonne journée.”

On behalf of SNCF and the TGV team, I wish you good day.

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- 20 Typical Q&A You'll Use When Taking the Train in France
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