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''Le Mistral'', or the ''Mistral'', was an express train between Paris and Nice in France. Introduced in 1950, it was operated by the ''Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français'' ("French National Railway Corporation") (SNCF), and was regarded as the company's flagship train.〔 〕 The train was named after the Mistral, a strong, cold and usually dry regional wind blowing from north or northwestern France to the coast of the Mediterranean around the Camargue region. ==History== The ''Mistral'' began its existence in 1950 as a mostly steam locomotive-hauled ''Rapide'' (express train) between Paris-Gare de Lyon and Marseille-Saint-Charles. Two years later, in 1952, its route was extended to Nice-Ville. By 1965, when it was integrated into the Trans Europ Express (TEE) system, it had become completely electric locomotive-hauled. In the 1970s, ''Le Mistral'' included some unique amenities, among them a "bookstall, bar and hairdressing salon".〔Nock, O.S. (1978). ''World Atlas of Railways'', p. 86. New York: Mayflower Books (original publisher: Artists House, London, UK). ISBN 0-8317-9500-X.〕 The train also had two restaurant cars; the Wagons-Lits Company provided the on-board catering.〔''Thomas Cook Continental Timetable'' (June 1975 edition), p. 69. Peterborough, UK: Thomas Cook Publishing.〕 In 1975, a writer for Fodor's called ''Le Mistral'' "perhaps the most luxurious train in Europe". The train's final day as a TEE was 26 September 1981,〔''Thomas Cook International Timetable'' (September 27–October 31, 1981 edition), pp. 6, 144, 148.〕 as the next day saw the introduction of the first TGV service in France, in that same corridor,〔"TGV Paris – Sud Est". ''Thomas Cook International Timetable'' (September 27–October 31, 1981 edition), p. 65.〕 and the downgrading of ''Le Mistral'' to a two-class "Rapide" train, albeit continuing to use the same first-class coaches for the train's first-class section.〔 ''Le Mistral'' was discontinued entirely in 1982, after being replaced by TGV service. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Le Mistral (train)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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