5. The French rail network for freight
In France, the rail lines used by freight trains are located:
primarily on the National Rail Network (RFN);
but also on port channels;
or on terminal facilities (TEFs) or local networks (such as the regional line from Colombiers to Maureilhan in the Hérault department, for example).
The National Rail Network (RFN), managed by SNCF Réseau, currently comprises 28,000 km of track, including 2,700 km of high-speed lines designed for passenger service.
In practice, certain routes are naturally used more frequently than others for freight trains, and it should...
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The French rail network for freight