THE BEACH TRAIN

摘要

French regional governments have been responsible for local rail services since the late 1990s. While local political indifference means that some Regions have done little to revitalise rail lines, the Region Pays de la Loire has made the most of its powers and taken a proactive role. Pays de la Loire, with a population of 3.5 million, is centred on Nantes and includes the cities of St Nazaire, Angers and Le Mans, plus a large area between the ports and holiday beaches on the Atlantic coast and the world famous chateaux on the Loire and the wine making centre of Saumur.