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Europe
EARTH GUEST DAY 2008 : In the framework of its commitment to Sustainable Development, Compagnie des Wagons-Lits renews its Earth Guest day operation in the spirit of International Earth day on April 22nd, 2008.
This year, Compagnie des Wagons-Lits participates with associations in reafforestation programs in various European countries. ( press release of the French operation - pdf ).
Spain
After the launch of the Spanish high speed train on last December 22 connecting Madrid with Valladolid at a 300 km speed in 56 minutes, the Catalan city will be linked to Madrid two months later in 2h38 only through 621 kms, so competing with the "airlift" Madrid-Barcelona. ( press release - pdf ).
Spain
The launch of the AVE Madrid-Valladolid took place on the December 22nd 2007, inaugurated on the 21st , with Spanish political figures and Renfe people, awaiting the launch of AVE Madrid-Barcelona planned in the forthcoming months.
Five trains per day circulate between both cities at a speed of about 300 kph and travel time lasts 56 minutes. The Spanish subsidiary of Compagnie des Wagons-Lits provides a cafeteria catering service as well as comfort and care for 1st class travellers. To see the articles of press published in El Norte de Castilla et dans El Mundo.
Spain
The Spanish subsidiary of Compagnie des Wagons-Lits aboard Madrid-Barcelona AVE ( press release - pdf ).
Europe
... A small treat for a big cause ...
On Friday 20th July, 2007, Cie des Wagons-Lits handed over a check of € 5.000 to PLAN France to contribute to the success of the educational project of 3000 children living in the shanty towns of São Luis in Brazil.
In the spirit of International Earth Day on April 22nd, 2007 and its commitment in Sustainable Development, Cie des Wagons-Lits offered a shared product created by Valrhona at the Bar Buffets of trains in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Around 10 000 bars of chocolate were sold during this period of time. One-half of the sale was donated to PLAN. By purchasing this share product, the customers took part in the action supported by Cie Wagons-Lits towards underprivileged childhood.
France
The Compagnie des Wagons-Lits on board the Eastern European TGV ( press release in french - pdf ).
Compagnie des Wagons-lits gains ITCA Mercury Award
The ITCA (International Travel Catering Association) organizes every year Mercury Awards.
The Compagnie des Wagons-lits gains for its concept TOUT&BIEN, a Bronze Mercury Award in the category “One Board Service”.
This contest rewards the companies for their innovation, inspiration and application within the wide the sphere on onboard customer service in the air and on rail air.
Mercury Award is the most prestigious award in travel catering and onboard service world wide.
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