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SNCF Strikes: The first forecasts for the week of May 5 to May 11

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A few weeks ago, several unions called for a strike for the week of May 8th. And after days of anxiety and speculation, the first forecasts were announced by the SNCF. So, will the week be as grim as the strikers have predicted? We’ve got all the details for you.

It’s not because we expect it that it hurts any less. And we can tell you that when we saw the first forecasts shared by the SNCF for the strike from May 5 to May 11, even if it’s not as bad as we thought, it still gave us a little pang in the heart. But then RER, Transilien, and long-distance trains, what are the most affected lines at the beginning of this week?


Public transport in a bit of a pickle

Since this Monday, May 5, the public transport managed by the national railway company is directly affected. Starting with the RER B, which has only 1 train out of 2 running in its northern half, and 1 out of 3 in the southern half. At least there’s some good news; the connection will still be maintained at the Gare du Nord. The same goes for ...-ete-2025/"> the RER C will have one train every two on the entire line starting this Monday.

A little breather for the brave on lines D and E, since on the first, disruptions only start on Tuesday the 6th, getting tougher gradually on Wednesday the 7th. And on line E, for now, 4 trains out of 5 should be running in the coming days, which isn't too bad at all. On the Transilien side, however, it's a different story, with only 1 train out of 2 on lines H, N, U, and V.


Still TGVs for a weekend getaway ?

Let's take a moment to see the bright side: for now, at least, no long-distance train has been canceled, and SNCF Voyageurs' CEO, Christophe Fanichet, has announced that this week is far less bleak than expected, with trains available for everyone. And the good news is that

a priori, for now, this normal traffic should continue until Thursday inclusive. Starting from Friday, however, as the inspectors join the strike movement, things might get a little tricky, even if nothing specific has been announced for now. The conclusion is simple: you can head off for a long weekend without any worries, but not sure if you'll be able to come back. Oops, looks like you'll have to miss a day of work…