The French government is pressuring the rail company SNCF to come to an agreement with controllers, or ticket inspectors, who are asking for better recognition of their work. Not backed by unions, the inspectors are threatening to strike again next weekend, over New Year’s
"For this weekend, it’s unfortunately too late,” said SNCF boss Jean-Pierre Farandou on Thursday, but “there is no reason to punish French people twice” he said, calling on ticket inspectors to call off another strike planned for New Year’s weekend.
