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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 6:48 am
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Originally Posted by bodory
It was supposed to be with Veolia IIRC but has been postponed sine die.
Any idea why? Veolia didn't want it anymore? AF changed their plans? SNCF opposition?

EDIT: found it. Article in French here.

Basically the problem was one already described: protectionism of the state monopoly (SNCF in this case), limiting the possibilities for a new entrant like Veolia-Air France. Oh well...

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