Proud Kangaroo My thinking was that better have regular services on a few lines than sparse services on scattered lines, due to network effects. They would have 9 daily Paris - Lyon-Part-Dieu, so passengers could build a habit with them (and see their trains more often in a busy station). On the other hand Paris-Lyon is already at least hourly so I see your point to cover other lines. Maybe it has to do with track-access charge discounts, as now it's clear they open a new line (vs. extend existing one)?