The first trips would take place from Jan. 1 2010, the date when competition in rail transport is to open.
Air France-KLM said at the beginning of July that it was in discussions with Veolia about a partnership to create a new high-speed rail player in Europe.
No one was immediately available for comment at Air France or Veolia.
Veolia's shares were up 2.88 percent at 33.6 euros per share, while Air France KLM was up 3.3 percent at 17.22 euros.
(Reporting by Vanessa Walters; Editing by Quentin Bryar) Keywords: AIRFRANCE/VEOLIA tf.TFN-Europe_newsdesk@thomson.com ak
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