The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Transportation / Storage Land, Water And Air Transportation Land Transport And Transport Via Pipelines 49 - Land Transport And Transport Via Pipelines
800 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
10 February 2025
Employment effect (start)
10 February 2025
Foreseen end date
31 December 2025
Description
SNCF, France’s state-owned railway company, is launching a recruitment campaign to hire 800 workers in 2025. This hiring initiative is designed to enhance transportation services and improve customer experience. Among the 800 positions available, 400 will be train and Regional Express Network (RER) conductors. Additionally, 200 client relations agents will be hired to assist passengers and ensure service quality. The company is also looking to recruit 150 maintenance technicians responsible for railway infrastructure. Furthermore, 30 production agents will be employed to oversee railway operations, while 10 engineers, developers, supervisors, or managers will be brought on board.
The year prior, SNCF hired 1,250 workers as part of its workforce expansion.
Eurofound (2025), SNCF, Business expansion in France, factsheet number 202442, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/202442.
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