Funding announced for railway renovation

Jean Castex, the president-director general of the SNCF, announced during a visit to the Isère department that SNCF Réseau will allocate 110 million euros by 2031 to renovate the Lyon-Grenoble railway line.

Meeting with local stakeholders

The announcement was made on Wednesday, October 14, during a visit to Grenoble, where Castex met with local officials and user associations of the railway line, as reported by Le Dauphiné Libéré.

Current state of the railway network

According to SNCF figures, one in five regional trains experiences delays of at least five minutes, and in 40 percent of these cases, the condition of the network—such as crossings and rails—is the cause.

Previous investments and future plans

Castex noted that SNCF Réseau had already invested more than 43 million euros between 2023 and 2025, and the new funding will bring the total investment to 110 million euros by 2031.

Focus on track renewal

The main part of the project will involve the complete renewal of the tracks between Grenoble and Voiron, scheduled for mid-2027, with an estimated cost of 12 million euros.

Emphasis on necessity of the project

Castex concluded that while the renovations will temporarily affect the operation of the line, they are essential for improving service and reliability.