France's Railways Face Growing Pains Amid Latest Derailment The passenger train that derailed in northwestern France on Friday, injuring 44 people and leaving one critically injured, has raised fresh concerns about the country's aging rail network.
The incident highlights systemic issues plaguing SNCF Réseau, which manages France's rail infrastructure.
While an investigation into the cause of the derailment is ongoing, it is clear that this latest incident is part of a larger pattern of problems afflicting France's railways.