French May Aid British Rail Link: France...
French May Aid British Rail Link: France might consider subsidizing a high-speed rail link in Britain to ensure that the Channel Tunnel is a success, French state-owned railway SNCF said. A spokesman said SNCF was prepared to consider financial support for the building of the 68-mile upgraded line, which is considered crucial to cutting rail travel time between London and Paris to 2 1/2 hours.
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