SNCF posts over €1 billion profit in first half of 2026

SNCF first‑half 2026 profit TGV passenger record debt reduction climate‑related revenue loss

The French state‑owned railway group SNCF reported a net profit of €1.18 billion for the January‑June 2026 period, up 19 % from €950 million the year before. Revenue rose 2 % to €21.94 billion. The company highlighted a record 83.4 million TGV passengers (‑2.8 %) and strong growth in regional services – Transilien traffic increased 4.1 % and TER services 2.3 % – while Intercités services fell 3.8 %.

CEO Jean Castex called the result “satisfactory” despite challenging weather, noting that winter storms and early‑summer heat waves caused a loss of more than €100 million in revenue in France and Spain. The profit enabled SNCF to cut net debt by roughly €690 million and to fund a €4.9 billion modernization programme for its ageing infrastructure, with an annual €4.9 billion requirement from 2028 onward. Deputy CEO Laurent Trevisani said the performance reflects a significant rise in passenger traffic and a modest fare increase below inflation.

Entities: Jean Castex · Laurent Trevisani · Laurent Trevizani · SNCF · SNCF (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français) · SNCF Réseau · SNCF Voyageurs

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[● 7 SOURCES] Transilien traffic grew 4.1 % and TER traffic grew 2.3 % in the first half of 2026, while Intercités traffic fell 3.8 %. (operational data)
[● 7 SOURCES] TGV passenger numbers reached a record 83.4 million, a 2.8 % increase year‑on‑year. (operational data)
[● 7 SOURCES] SNCF revenue for the same period was €21.94 billion, up 2 % from €21.52 billion a year earlier. (financial results)
[● 7 SOURCES] SNCF reduced net debt by about €690 million during the first half of 2026. (financial statement)
[● 7 SOURCES] SNCF net profit for Jan‑Jun 2026 was €1.18 billion, a 19 % increase from €950 million the previous year. (financial results)
[● 2 SOURCES] SNCF allocated €4.9 billion for a modernization programme during the half‑year, with an annual €4.9 billion requirement from 2028 onward. (company plan)
[● 3 SOURCES] CEO Jean Castex described the first‑half performance as “satisfactory” given difficult climate and macro‑economic conditions. (public comment)
[● 7 SOURCES] Weather disruptions – winter storms in Jan‑Feb and early heat waves in May‑Jun – caused revenue loss of more than €100 million in France and Spain. (company estimate)