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RER: this line is heavily disrupted by a strike this Wednesday

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When we talk about strikes in transportation in France, we often think of a nationwide movement that can be quite inconvenient for all users of the Île-de-France lines. However, sometimes a social movement occurs that only affects travelers on a specific line. Well, get ready, because that’s exactly the case this Thursday, February 19.

Taking the metro every day to get to work is like participating in the Hunger Games, 365 days a year. Every morning, commuters wait anxiously to find out if they'll be part of the day's sacrifices due to work, travelers on the tracks, or even, though rarer, a bomb threat. Luckily, sometimes, it’s possible to anticipate a few inconveniences. And that’s the case today, since the SNCF announced a few days ago a social movement that will affect only one line: the RER C.


An essential means of transportation

We know that in the capital, there is a war between the "real" Parisians who swear by the metro and see the RER as the devil's work, and the Île-de-France residents who, on the contrary, with all their wisdom, They recognize the benefits of these trains : a way to travel faster and further. And it seems that many acknowledge its charm, since the RER A is none other than the most used line in Europe ! But don’t worry, it's not this one that could cause you problems tomorrow. No, this time it's the RER C, which welcomes nearly 400,000 passengers every day. But then, what should they expect exactly this Thursday, February 19 ?


A movement with minimal impact

Well, we want to put your minds at ease right from the start, the day shouldn't be too tough for travelers on the yellow line. Indeed, according to Transilien SNCF, this local social movement should only "slightly" disrupt traffic. So, for now, there shouldn't be massive train cancellations, closed stations, or angry workers in the corridors, and all that jazz. However, at the moment, no specific details have been provided regarding concrete measures, and we'll have to wait until 5 PM tonight for more information. In the meantime, stay tuned, and feel free to check real-time updates about your line on social media or the RATP website for more info !