TGV InOui passengers are warned: from Monday 16 September, reminders from SNCF agents about the size of their luggage will be converted into fines. After an “adaptation” period that began in February, passengers can now be fined €50 or even €150 if they pay too much. “in case of obstruction to traffic in the corridors”the railway company recalls on its website.
On February 15, SNCF changed its luggage policy on board TGV and Intercity trains and now imposes a maximum of two large suitcases and one piece of hand luggage per person. Travelers who were required to carry on board before this date will be required to carry on board a large suitcase. “to be able to carry all their [leurs] luggage “You are now allowed to carry two suitcases or bags measuring 70 cm × 90 cm × 50 cm maximum and one smaller bag measuring 30 cm × 40 cm × 15 cm.
The company explains that it wants to limit abuse
Various special bags are still allowed to be brought in as “bulky luggage”, such as strollers, scooters, musical instruments or even skis, snowboards and bicycles. However, they must be “stored and folded in a case”under penalty of a fine.
On social media, reactions from travellers have multiplied since February, often accusing the SNCF of wanting to make ever more financial profits. The company justified itself by explaining that it wanted to limit abuses. Some customers were already used to it, since Ouigo trains are subject to limits.
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