Morocco's New TGV: incredible interior design

The interior design of the carriages of the new Avelia Horizon TGV, manufactured in France by Alstom and scheduled to enter service between Kenitra and Marrakech, has just been revealed. Here, the restaurant, planned over two floors. These colorful interiors combine both retro charm and contemporary boldness.

The first- and second-class carriages feature bright interiors, accented with yellow lamps (in our photo, first class). Table lamps have long been a staple of TGV trains, and the new generation is intended to appear "as round as the seats" while adding a touch of "bright color" and humor, according to the SNCF.

The manufacturer wanted to take care of comfort, including in second class (our photo), by creating "a more personal bubble".

The idea was to take a fresh look, introduce a lasting change in the railway world, and "re-enchant a technical and industrial environment." Has this goal been achieved? Give your opinion by answering the survey below !

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To assist families traveling with children, microwaves, additional changing tables, and relaxation areas have been added.

An entire carriage has been specially designed for wheelchair users, allowing them to board the train independently thanks to an ad hoc installation (our image).

These services are intended to be exemplary : disabled people who travel in this carriage will be able to order meals at the seat allocated to them.

The rather impressive result obtained, for example in the staircase which connects the two floors of the train (our photo), is due to a collaboration between the French design office AREP, a subsidiary of SNCF, and the Japanese design agency NENDO.

SNCF plans to introduce the new Avelia Horizon TGV next year, between Paris and Marseille, even though 2025 seemed to be the preferred date. Delays follow delays.

The delivery difficulties encountered by Alstom are worrying. Since the Avelia Horizon (our photo) is planned for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line, the question of the delivery of the 18 trains ordered by Morocco and financed by French loans is becoming acute.

Could these trains be delivered in 2029, the year before the 2030 World Cup? It's still entirely possible, but not 100% certain.