"French railway company SNCF has introduced a new child-free "Optimum" section in its first-class carriages on weekday TGV trains to and from Paris. The premium service, designed for business travellers seeking comfort and privacy, explicitly states that children under 12 are not permitted. The move has sparked a backlash, with France's high commissioner for children, Sarah El Hairy, criticising the "no kids" ban as "shocking" and advocating for more family-friendly options."
"TGV Inoui train near Gare de Lyon station. TGV is France's intercity high-speed rail service, operated mainly by SNCF (Getty Images) SNCF responded by clarifying that the "Optimum" offer occupies less than 8% of the available space on TGV Inoui trains and is only operational on weekdays. The company faces competition from Trenitalia, which offers a "Area de Silenzio" on the Paris-Lyon route, though it has not specified if children are banned from this quiet zone."
SNCF introduced a child-free "Optimum" section in first-class carriages on weekday TGV services to and from Paris, explicitly banning children under 12. The premium area targets business travellers seeking additional comfort and privacy. France's high commissioner for children, Sarah El Hairy, called the "no kids" restriction "shocking" and urged more family-friendly options. SNCF clarified that the Optimum section occupies under 8% of seating on TGV Inoui trains and operates only on weekdays. Trenitalia offers an "Area de Silenzio" on the Paris–Lyon route but has not confirmed any child exclusion policy. The limited scope and weekday-only operation aim to balance business passenger preferences with wider family travel needs.
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