Monaco commuters can look forward to a boost in train services following the announcement that two new REGIO N2 trains will join the regional rail network. The Princely Government confirmed the investment on 20th December, in partnership with SNCF Sud Azur, the newly appointed operator of the Côte d’Azur TER lines.

The additional trains, each accommodating up to 500 passengers, are expected to significantly improve the rail connection between Grasse, Cannes, Monaco, and Ventimiglia. Monaco Monte-Carlo station, the third busiest in the region, recorded eight million passengers in 2023 and continues to see growing demand. The new trains aim to ease overcrowding, particularly during peak hours, and support Monaco’s shift towards more sustainable transport options.

Key upgrades will include four extended trains serving the busy morning and evening commuter periods between Cannes and Monaco, as well as quarter-hourly services throughout the day. This will bring the total number of daily TER stops in Monaco to 124, offering more flexibility for commuters and reducing reliance on cars.

The REGIO N2 trains are set to enter service in mid-2027 and will be maintained at a modern facility in Nice Saint-Roch, cutting down on turnaround times and ensuring reliability.

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