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THE French parliament formally adopted railway reforms yesterday which will pave the way to privatisation.
The original Bill triggered a 10-day strike last month, which failed to win over MPs.
It was approved during an overnight session with votes from the ruling Socialists, Greens and their allies.
Left-wing MPs and some other opposition members voted against the Bill, which passed its first reading last month.
It will combine state-owned railway company SNCF and track owner RFF into one holding company and is aimed at preparing the system for European Union measures to introduce more competition into continental transport routes.
Rail workers have opposed the reforms, warning that they will lead to job losses and undermine workers’ rights.
The Bill includes an amendment to cap the debt of the SNCF, which stands at €44 billion (£35bn), and calls for a new agreement governing working conditions.
