[stevage]

Yeah it was amazing living in France where rail is often faster, and sometimes much faster than driving. And often quicker than air travel when going from city centre to city centre.

[bluGill]

Sure, now try shipping freight in France...

[LargoLasskhyfv]

They had that, for a while https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNCF_TGV_La_Poste

There is also this https://www.railfreight.com/railfreight/2021/01/05/new-claim... Supposedly, don't know if it's in regular operation, or has been a publicity stunt.