The Latest Breaking News from SNCF

French rail strike called off for New Year’s weekend

Train controllers have agreed not to strike over the upcoming New Year’s holiday weekend after reaching a deal with management. Their strike this weekend has created chaotic conditions for hundreds of thousands of people who are travelling for the Christmas holiday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 23, 2022

French unions call off railway strike for New Year holiday weekend

France's national train operator SNCF said that trade unions had lifted a threat to call a strike for the forthcoming New Year holiday weekend after a deal was reached with management.

France 24 · Dec 23, 2022

Rush to ‘save’ holidays as French rail bosses negotiate with striking controllers

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

Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2022

French transport minister pressures SNCF to cap ticket price hikes

France's transport minister has called on the SNCF rail network to implement a "price shield" for train tickets as they are set to rise in 2023 due to the explosion in energy costs.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 7, 2022

France Prepares for Major Disruptions as Unions Call Transport Strike

France was preparing for a day of major disruptions on Tuesday after unions called a nationwide transport strike as they remain in deadlock with the government over walkouts at oil depots that have sparked fuel shortages. The move comes after workers at several refineries and depots operated by energy giant…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 18, 2022

France braces for widespread strike to demand more purchasing power

Transport, schools and public services across France face widespread disruption Thursday as unions call for a day of strikes to protest pension reforms and the cost of living crisis.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 28, 2022

French rail workers threaten more strikes, dismiss 'insufficient' inflation wage increase

Unions representing French rail workers warned of more strikes this summer after denouncing wage increases offered by the rail company SNCF, following a one-day strike on Wednesday that disrupted travel at the start of the summer holiday season.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 7, 2022

Social unrest over spiralling living costs spreads to France's railways

Railway workers in France went on strike on Wednesday, disrupting travel across the rail network days before the summer holidays begin and at a time of unrest in other areas of the economy as high inflation eats into salaries.

Reuters · Jul 6, 2022

France's train traffic disrupted amid strike for higher pay

A strike by railway workers demanding higher pay amid cost of living increases is interrupting train service in France

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

New high-speed train will make travelling between cities in Europe even easier

Rail passengers will be able to get from Berlin to Paris and back much more easily once a new direct high-speed rail service is launched on TGVs by SNCF from next year

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2022