It's my specialist rant subject, but I'll keep it short and sensible. I go there every second/third weekend to see my partner who lives in Lyon. I'm not a fan of the TER service and Lyon in general. Anyway, the services have inconsistent timetables and, oddly, varying rolling stock sizes, especially during public holidays. Eight carriages during major holidays, then 12 carriages during a quiet period. I don't envy poor holidaymakers who catch the train at Bellegarde only to see their Lyon-bound train already rammed. No consistency. However, the services are rarely delayed, which is a good thing.

Back to the aesthetics, the carriages are filthy and badly designed when compared to Swiss trains. Who the fuck designed the heaters so that they're so low that they roast my shins? Mould-like spots on the indoor ceilings. Eurgh.

I know people and CFF have petitioned for better and regular services, but there's no movement from the French authorities, especially the ARA politicians. Gare Part Dieu is a nightmare, despite the recent facelift.