SNCF has chosen to support historical research in order to contribute to a better understanding of its history during the Second World War.
Convinced that only an independent scientific approach can capture the complexity of the facts and their context, the company has supported numerous works by historians, which have led to reference publications as well as the organisation of a historical symposium at the National Assembly. It has also formed partnerships with universities, research institutes and museums, while supporting several books that contribute to expanding knowledge and passing on this history.

Research partnerships

Historical research commissioned by SNCF

Support for the publication of historical works

Support for the publication of testimonies




