The summer travel continues, this time to France
I don't know why, but this time I've decided to travel by car in France; on top of that, I've got an electric car, which is an experience in itself. It was a bit scary, as the charging stations are not always available in rural France
I'm heading to the north freight line between Valenciennes and Thionville, and the city of Sedan
Staying in a hotel located at the Castle of Sedan
Sedan is notable as the site of three major battles between the armed forces of France and Germany, all but one of which were won by Germany. The First Battle of Sedan in 1870 sealed the fate of the Second French Empire and paved the way to the foundation of the German Empire, leading to the subsequent annual celebration of "Sedan Day" in Germany. The Meuse–Argonne Offensive saw France, boosted by American reinforcements, reclaim Sedan from German forces towards the end of World War I. The Second Battle of Sedan in 1940 saw a decisive Wehrmacht breakthrough in the Battle of France and ultimately led to the collapse of the French Third Republic. (Wikipedia)
Sedan train station
As last summer, rail work is underway on the line, and trains are replaced by buses.
The door to the platform is closed
I'm heading to nearby Donchery to check out what's going on
The line is indeed closed, but it is supposed to open soon, around 16
The red light has turned green
The first passenger train from Sedan
Followed by a freight
SNCF Fret is now called Hexafret, here with 186 194
Train from Charleville Mezieres
Lineas 1325 with L, B, F country codes
186 340 Euro Cargo Rail with D, B, F country codes
27077 Hexafret
27075 and 27088
186 192
27091 and 27002M
27007M
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