French rail network severely impacted by strike
Brittany and Lyon among areas with most disruption, with many TGV and regional routes cancelled
The strike is causing disruption nationwide, including to high-speed services
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Inter-union strike action is causing major disruption on France’s rail network today (June 10), with routes across the country impacted.
Around one-third of high-speed TGV trains are cancelled – including international services – alongside half of Intercités routes.
Eurostar trains to Belgium and Germany are also impacted, but those running to London are unaffected.
For regional TER services, current impact is as follows:
Disruptions to services in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, Centre-Val de Loire, Pays de la Loire, and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Severe disruptions to services in Grand Est, Normandy, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, and Occitanie
Extreme disruptions in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Brittany, and Hauts-de-France
In Paris, there is disruption on RER B, and severe disruption on all other RER lines (A, C, D, E) as well as local Transilien commuter routes (lines H, J, K, L, N, P, R, U, V).
Many scheduled trains have been cancelled, and those running will be extremely busy, particularly in tourist areas.
Updated timetables were published yesterday evening for all train types, available to view through the national SNCFConnect website or local alternatives.
These live timetables show remaining scheduled routes, but not those that have been cancelled.
Passengers who booked advance tickets on an impacted service (cancelled or delayed) will be informed via text or email about the situation by SNCF.
The text will also provide information on refunds, ticket exchanges, etc. Alternatively, you can read our article here for information.
Even if you are not contacted – or you have not yet purchased a ticket – you should check train timetables in advance before heading to the station.
The strike was called by the inter-union group as they declared a 'state of emergency' on France's rail network.
Alongside issues over salary and working condition, the unions highlight safety risks and the threat of privatisation to the network.
As of June 10 no further action has been announced by the unions, but further action is possible throughout the summer.
