SNCF STRIKE. The SNCF unions have planned to mobilize against the pension reform on Thursday, April 20. What to expect in terms of disruption?
[Updated April 17, 2023 at 1:40 p.m.] This Thursday, April 20, the four SNCF unions are calling for a “day of expression of railway anger”, a date which precedes school holidays in the Paris and Occitan regions, but also a crossover weekend during holidays in other areas. This mobilization comes after the promulgation of the pension reform. “We will not move on until this law is abandoned,” the unions said in a statement, BFM TV said.
A “highlight” is scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023 with the aim of “rolling back the government”, said Thomas Vacheron, member of the confederal office of the CGT, to France Info on Sunday.
This “day of expression of railway anger” is like a “preparation stage” for the May Day demonstrations, which should cause many traffic disruptions. Forecasts will be announced within 48 hours before the strike.
Main line traffic is normal on Monday 17 April. However, disruptions are to be expected for TERs in the regions, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grand Est, Hauts-de-France, Occitanie and Pays de la Loire. To track general regional train traffic disruptions, this page will be useful. Note that for the Transilien network, there is a dedicated platform to monitor the next traffic disruptions. Finally, for the main lines (TGV, Ouigo, Intercités), consult this page for real-time information.
How do I know if my train is canceled due to the SNCF strike?
Travelers on canceled TGV and Intercités trains receive the information via e-mail or SMS. On the other hand, users of TER without a connection do not receive SMS. You should verify the information by entering your train number on the SNCF website.
SNCF users can quickly check the traffic situation and find out if a particular train has been canceled or is leaving late. For information on 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, call 0 805 90 36 35 or consult the dedicated platform.
