Regulations and Safety of Petit Trains
The operation of a tourist road petit train is subject to strict regulation in France, guaranteeing the safety of passengers and other road users. SFAPA, as an expert in the sector, supports you in all administrative and technical procedures for compliant and secure commissioning.
Approval and Technical Compliance
Each vehicle composing the petit train (tractor and trailers) must benefit from an Individual Approval (RTI) or a European approval. Our trains are regularly maintained and subjected to rigorous technical controls to meet the highest safety standards. Safety is our absolute priority, whether it's braking, the link between the cars, or passenger restraint devices.
Approval and Technical Compliance
Each vehicle composing the petit train (tractor and trailers) must benefit from an Individual Approval (RTI) or a European approval. Our trains are regularly maintained and subjected to rigorous technical controls to meet the highest safety standards. Safety is our absolute priority, whether it's braking, the link between the cars, or passenger restraint devices.
Key Points of the Regulation
Prefectural Decree
Any circulation on public roads requires a specific authorization issued by the prefecture of the department.
Driving License
Our drivers hold the required licenses (D or DE) and are specifically trained to drive road trains.
Passenger Safety
Wagons equipped with lateral protections, safety chains, and automatic braking systems.
Regulated Speed
The speed of tourist petit trains is limited by law to 25 km/h over the entire route.
Expertise and Maintenance
Safety check on a tourist petit train
SFAPA petit train driver training
Our Tourist Little Train Services
The service is provided by elegant little trains at Ile de France exhibition parks such as Le Bourget, Porte de Versailles, Paris Nord Villepinte, Parc Floral de Paris, and many others. SFAPA also provides shuttles connecting the entrance of a site to the city center, train stations, and parking areas.
SFAPA offers various circuits within major cities throughout France, seaside resorts, ski resorts (summer and winter), historical cities, and zoos or amusement parks. In such services, little trains become an essential tourist attraction for the site, thanks to friendly and relaxing tours.
Add an original touch to your wedding with SFAPA's little train rental. We offer a comfortable and fun transportation solution for your guests, all in an idyllic setting to celebrate your special day.
Offer a pleasant and relaxing mode of transportation for people. You have a choice of trains in different colors (white/gold, red/green, white/blue)! Little trains are very attractive vehicles for the public!
Ensure a safe tour of your factory during open days with our little trains. Our little train shuttles will provide fast and comfortable transportation between different buildings in your factory, allowing your guests to discover your company in a pleasant manner.
Transport your team efficiently and comfortably during your corporate events, seminars, or open days with our little trains. With their capacity to carry large numbers of passengers, our little trains are the ideal choice for your corporate events.
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The expertise of SFAPA guarantees you a petit train rental in total compliance with the decree of July 2, 1997 relating to the circulation of tourist road trains. We manage for you the preparation of the file for the request for circulation authorization, including the detailed plan of the route and insurance certificates. Our electric petit trains also meet the latest environmental standards for circulation in protected urban areas.
Passenger safety during a wedding, a Christmas animation, or a tourist circuit is ensured by recent equipment and weekly preventive maintenance. For any questions about petit train safety standards or prefectural authorizations, our advisors are at your disposal to provide an expert and reassuring response.
Passenger safety during a wedding, a Christmas animation, or a tourist circuit is ensured by recent equipment and weekly preventive maintenance. For any questions about petit train safety standards or prefectural authorizations, our advisors are at your disposal to provide an expert and reassuring response.