French railway unions are calling for a 24-hour strike on November 21 to protest the dismantling of SNCF Fret and the introduction of competition in passenger transport. While minimal disruption to TGV services is expected, some regional lines may face…
In an interview, SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou expressed belief that the upcoming strikes by railway unions concerning salary issues can be avoided. He acknowledged the unions’ concerns over the privatization of SNCF and proposed discussions with them in late November….
Fabien Villedieu, federal secretary of Sud-Rail, criticizes claims that a strike by French railway workers during Christmas is imminent, stating the likelihood is less than 1%. He argues that the focus should be on opposing the privatization of SNCF rather…
On November 8, 2023, the Paris Court of Appeal acquitted SNCF of negligence in the case of a cat named Neko, which was tragically killed by a train at Montparnasse station in January. Neko, traveling with a mother and daughter…
The SNCF unions, comprising CGT, Unsa, Sud-Rail, and CDFT Cheminots, have announced plans for an unlimited and renewable strike starting December 11, following a lack of concrete responses during a recent mediation meeting. The protests are aimed at the dismantling…
In anticipation of the upcoming holiday travel rush, SNCF is enhancing its train services, announcing ticket sales for TGV Inoui and Intercités journeys from January 9 to March 30, 2025. Travelers can book tickets starting November 13, with special provisions…
