SNCF Train Incident Quiz

Why were there red faces at the headquarters of French train company SNCF in 2014?

• The trains ordered were too wide for many station platforms

• The trains ordered were too narrow for the platforms

• The trains ordered were too long for the platforms

• The trains ordered were too short for the platforms

What was the reason behind the error in the train measurements?

• RFE provided the wrong measurements

• SNCF measured the platforms incorrectly

• The platforms were built incorrectly

• The trains were faulty

Why did RFE only measure platforms less than thirty years old?

• They didn't realize the gap between older platforms

• They didn't have enough time

• They thought all platforms were the same width

• They wanted to save money

What was the cost of the new trains ordered by SNCF?

• €5 billion

• €20 billion

• €10 billion

• €15 billion

Why is it not feasible to rebuild the new trains?

• Costly

• Technically impossible

• Not enough space

• Time-consuming

How much has it cost so far to alter the width of the platforms?

• €50 million

• €25 million

• €75 million

• €100 million

How many platforms still need adjusting?

• 2,000

• 10,000

• 500

• 1,000

What was the reason for the narrower gap between older platforms?

• RFE provided wrong information

• SNCF ordered the wrong trains

• Platforms were built incorrectly

• Trains in the past were slimmer