France – Rail Strike and Protests Continuing

Union leaders continue to prolong an ongoing nationwide rail strike by 24 hours on a daily basis. The industrial action by workers employed by the French state-owned rail services has disrupted around 40 percent of all French rail transport daily, including the TGV (high-speed train) and many international rail networks.

In Paris, the work stoppage is slightly affecting service on the RER rapid transit system, causing delays on some of the busiest commuter lines in the city. However, train availability has significantly improved since the start of the strike. Expect reduced schedules on some RER lines. Disrupted service on the RER could cause overcrowding on alternate mass transit services and Parisian streets and highways. Expect a higher volume of commuters on buses, as well as increased demand for taxis.