No children allowed in train compartments? An outcry in France

A new offer from the French state railroad SNCF is causing a stir in France: For around two weeks now, travelers on numerous routes of the TGV express train line to and from Paris have been able to book a so-called "Optimum class" - an exclusive first-class carriage in which children are not permitted. The measure is aimed at commuters and business travelers who are looking for peace and privacy on the road.