iDTGV
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| Overview | |
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| Headquarters | Puteaux |
| Locale | France |
| Dates of operation | 2004–2017 |
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| Website | www |
iDTGV was a wholly owned subsidiary of the French state-owned train company SNCF, operating high-speed TGV services on multiple LGV lines throughout France. All trains run either to or from Paris, serving 12 French stations.[1] Tickets can only be purchased online up to 6 months in advance.[2]
The service was discontinued at the end of 2017 to be partially replaced by Ouigo.
Concept
[edit]Tickets for iDTGV can only be purchased online. Each train comprises two different atmospheres, making for a more personalized journey. Booking for each train opens up 6 months before departure, with prices starting at €19 per person on all routes. Following booking, all services can be purchased online, frequently at a reduced cost to on the train itself.[3]
Ambience
[edit]Trains are separated into two carriage zones: iDzen and iDzap. iDzen, popular with business travelers, is for customers wishing a quiet trip, with mobile phones and loud conversations prohibited.[4] iDzap is best suited to families or holidaymakers, with more leniency on noise and a bolder, more exciting atmosphere.[5] Food is served at various intervals in the iDzap area. People travelling in first class have access to a power socket, as well as wider seats and more legroom.[6]
Services
[edit]Food is available onboard from a buffet car located in either carriages 4 or 14 depending on the train. In partnership with Navendis, iDTGV operates its own pre-booked taxi service called iDcab, serving the Île-de-France region.[7] Tablets, offering a variety of films and games, can be rented along with headphones for a minimal sum. Seats can be chosen at any time during or after booking, however tickets must be reprinted each time any service is added or changed.
Luggage
[edit]Luggage allowances on iDTGVs are stricter than on standard TGVs: each passenger is entitled to just 1 piece of hand luggage and 1 suitcase with their ticket. A baggage supplement of €35 applies to any additional bags, however this rises to €45 when paid upon boarding.[8]
Notes and references
[edit]- ^ "iDTGV website". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
- ^ "SNCF – Timetables, Trains, Traffic, Services, International".
- ^ "iDTGV website". Archived from the original on 8 November 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
- ^ iDTGV website [dead link]
- ^ iDTGV website [dead link]
- ^ iDTGV website [dead link]
- ^ Une voiture avec chauffeuridtgv.com Archived 7 November 2013 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ iDTGV website [dead link]
External links
[edit]- Official iDTGV site(English) Archived 6 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine