# Impressionist Art Train Rides The SNCF x 3M Brings Some Culture to People's Everyday Commute By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sncf-x-3m References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/france-trains-art-3m-sncf-05-02-2016/) & [sncf](http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers) The SNCF x 3M project is an exciting collaboration with lasting benefits. With the help of the manufacturing company, France's public train system now boasts interiors that mimic the [impressionist art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claude-monet-the-immersive-experience) from the musee d’orsay, an imitation of the [architecture of the palace of versailles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dansez-versailles) and images from cinema gaumont — the oldest film company in the world. This impressive undertaking is meant to bring more culture to people's everyday commutes. The SNCF x 3M partnership not only shows France's determination to bridge transportation and art, it also gives passengers more peace of mind and has significantly reduced graffiti on the trains. This is one clever way to breed creativity and imagination as well. Not to mention that the SNCF x 3M project elevates the train system. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/france-trains-art-3m-sncf-05-02-2016/), [sncf](http://www.sncf.com/en/passengers) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultural Train Rides:** Public transportation systems can leverage cultural themes to enhance rider experience. - **Transportation-art Partnerships:** Manufacturers and public organizations can partner to create unique public transportation experiences. - **Creative Commuting:** Integrating art and cultural themes into daily routines can help inspire creativity and imagination for commuters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Public Transportation:** Public transportation organizations can utilize art and cultural themes to help enhance rider experience and improve train aesthetics. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can partner with public organizations to deliver innovative transportation aesthetics and enhance user experience. - **Tourism:** Cities and transportation authorities can leverage art and cultural themes to drive tourism and create memorable experiences for travellers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [River-Inspired Train Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgv-inoui.md) - [Luxury Designer Train Journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riveria-express.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Visual Museum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign.md) - [Real-Time Adaptive Audio Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interrail.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md) - [Revived Contemporary Classic Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-1.md)