![French Rail Network, 1886 | The Geography of Transport Systems](https://i0.wp.com/transportgeography.org/wp-content/uploads/french_rail_network_1886.jpg?resize=857%2C1024&ssl=1)
Source: David Rumsey Map Collection.
The development of the French rail network originated through connectors from Paris, the main hub, to regional cities. This led to the formation of a hub-and-spoke network with limited connectivity. This structure has endured into the 21st century.