SNCF STRIKE. What is the impact of the national strike movement against pension reform and wage increases on SNCF trains this Tuesday, October 1? Traffic forecasts.
[Mis à jour le 1er octobre 2024 à 6h00] This Tuesday, October 1, 2024, while a call for a national and interprofessional strike was launched to demand the repeal of the 2023 pension reform and an increase in wages, the management of the SNCF reassures users: traffic TGV trains will be “normal” while the circulation of certain regional trains and certain Intercity trains should be “slightly” disrupted.
If the CGT Cheminots and Sud-Rail unions have called on SNCF railway workers to stop work since yesterday from 7 p.m. until Wednesday at 8 a.m., traffic on the main lines is actually very little affected, only some TER and Intercités are concerned. RER or Transilien users will, however, have to plan ahead this Tuesday, October 1 because some disruptions are expected on the Île-de-France network. Consult the traffic details below or using our summary opposite.
What disruptions will there be on the SNCF TGV, TER and Intercités this Tuesday, October 1, 2024?
In detail, no disruption is expected on the TGV links. On the TER, Intercités and Transilien, “some traffic could be slightly disrupted” according to SNCF management. If for Intercités, the travelers concerned are contacted by SMS or e-mail in advance, they should enter their train number on the SNCF website or consult this very useful SNCF page for TER.
What disruptions on the SNCF RER this Tuesday, October 1, 2024?
On the RER, only two lines are experiencing slight disruptions. RER A, B and C which cross Paris are not disrupted. Here are the lines affected in detail this Tuesday, October 1, 2024 due to the strike:
- RER A : trafic normal
- RER B : trafic normal
- RER C : trafic normal
- RER D : 2 trains out of 3 on average on the entire line.
- RER E : slightly disrupted traffic on the entire line.
What disruptions will there be on the SNCF Transilien this Tuesday, October 1, 2024?
On the Transilien lines which cross Île-de-France, three lines are disrupted by the national and inter-professional strike against pension reform this Tuesday, October 1, 2024:
- Ligne H : trafic normal
- Line J : slightly disrupted traffic on the entire line.
- Ligne K : trafic normal
- Line L : slightly disrupted traffic on the entire line.
- Line N : 3 trains out of 4 on average on the entire line.
- Ligne P : trafic normal
- Ligne U : trafic normal
A strike in the metros and at the RATP this Tuesday, October 1, 2024?
The slight disruptions planned for transilien transport traffic only concern lines managed by SNCF. The RATP unions have not called for joining the mobilization and no disruption is expected on the Paris metro lines.
Where to follow SNCF traffic forecasts?
SNCF users can quickly check the traffic situation and find out if a particular train has been canceled or if it is leaving late. For information concerning TGVs, the telephone number provided is 0 805 90 36 35. To follow the traffic of all major or medium lines (TGV, Intercités, TER), go to this SNCF page . For information on the Transilien or RER in the Paris suburbs, you must call 0 805 90 36 35 or consult the dedicated platform.
