Brussels, 16/06/2011 (Agence Europe) - €1.2 billion is the value of funding decided upon by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Thursday 16 June, for the South Europe Atlantic high-speed rail project (SEA HSR) between Tours and Bordeaux. One of the most ambitious railway projects at European level, the line will make Bordeaux two hours and five minutes away from Paris after six years of design and construction.
The EIB's funding breaks down as follows: - €1billion of debt (including...