For the period 2023-2026, the Region plans to invest 130 million Euros to improve the services on this Nice – Digne-les-Bains line.

This modernization plan was presented on Thursday, June 27, at Plan-du-Var station by the President of the Region, Renaud Muselier, and the President of the Nice-Côte d’Azur Metropolis, Christian Estrosi. They explained the added value brought to the metropolitan residents and the inhabitants of the PACA region.

Nice – Digne-les-Bains Line: 8 New Hybrid Trains

Eight new hybrid trains will be commissioned by the end of 2027. They will reduce carbon emissions on the line by nearly 77%.

This improvement is also accompanied by a maintenance workshop, to be constructed by the end of 2026. This will enhance maintenance quality at a lower cost.

A new information and ticketing system will be introduced in phases in 2025. The goal: to facilitate access to information and the purchase of travel tickets for travelers on the Nice – Digne-les-Bains Line.

Finally, several station and infrastructure renovations are planned. Notably, the Moriez tunnel works will be completed by the end of 2025. It should be noted that regular train circulation to Digne-les-Bains is expected to resume at the beginning of 2026.

The Line is Gaining Momentum

The Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis and the Southern Region have already proposed initiatives to improve rail traffic for local residents. Indeed, since July 1, 2023, users of Lignes d’Azur can use the Chemins de fer de Provence line with their ticket within the Nice-Plan-du-Var urban area. In less than a year, in this metropolitan section, the line has experienced a 30% increase in traffic.

“Starting next week, we will extend the service to weeknights with 4 additional round trips, meaning more trains from Monday to Saturday!,” announces Christian Estrosi.