SNCF STRIKE. The group of SNCF controllers, the CGT and SUD-Rail, filed two strike notices during the Christmas holidays. What disruptions are expected from Friday 23 to Monday 26 December? What does management propose to compensate users? What alternative solutions?
20:56 – What about the impact of the SNCF strike on the Intercités this Christmas weekend?
For Friday, normal traffic is announced on the Intercités side. However, it will not be the same for the days of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 December. Three out of four trains will run on those days. In addition, none should drive “the night of December 24 to 25”, also indicated Wednesday evening the SNCF.
20:31 – Disruptions expected this weekend on international axes
If the traffic will be “almost normal” on the Eurostar and the Thalys on Saturday December 24 and Sunday December 25, disruptions are however announced on the other international routes. In detail, three out of four Lyria trains will run, two out of three TGVs between Italy and France and one out of two between Spain and France. On the other hand, traffic will be normal towards Germany.
7:57 p.m. – Which axes will be most or least affected by the SNCF strike on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 December?
If on average three out of five TGVs will run on Saturday and Sunday, all axes will not be equal in the face of the SNCF strike. Thus on the East and South-East axes, three out of five trains will run, compared to one in two on the North and Atlantic axes and the province-province TGVs.
7:25 p.m. – What detailed forecasts for Saturday and Sunday?
If on average the SNCF plans two TGVs out of five canceled, in detail, on the eastern axis, rail users can count on three trains out of five, said the railway company in its press release. Same forecasts for the South-East axis. On the other hand, the situation will be more tense on the North axis and the Atlantic axis, as well as for the province-province TGVs, with one in two trains in circulation. Finally, two Ouigo out of three will be in circulation on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 December.
7:05 p.m. – Two out of five TGVs canceled on Saturday and Sunday
The SNCF forecasts will indeed deteriorate “slightly” for the days of Saturday and Sunday. This Wednesday evening, the SNCF indicated that two out of five trains (40%) will be canceled on December 24 and 25 against one in three on Friday (approximately 33%).
18:56 – What disruptions to expect on the Atlantic and Mediterranean routes for the SNCF strike?
If you have to go by train to the West or the South for the Christmas festivities, the SNCF plans on average one in three trains canceled on the Atlantic and Mediterranean axes, reports TF1. The details of the forecasts should be known soon.
6:34 p.m. – With the SNCF strike, what forecasts can you expect on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 December?
If the exact forecasts have not yet been communicated for the days of Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 December, the SNCF indicated on Tuesday that a priori, “the situation should be similar” to that of Friday. As a reminder, Friday, December 23, “on average, two out of three TGVs will run”, said the SNCF on Tuesday.
17:55 – When will the disturbances on Saturday be known?
The SNCF had informed Tuesday morning by SMS or email the travelers of the trains canceled Friday. A striking employee must declare himself at least 48 hours before a strike, so travelers should be warned as much as possible this Thursday evening of the disturbances on Saturday.
17:35 – How do I know if my TER is maintained or deleted?
As a reminder, 1 out of 2 TER will be deleted this Christmas weekend from Friday. “If your trip is not affected, but includes a connection with a TER train, make sure that your TER train is maintained in your region”, specifies the direction of the SNCF. Find all the timetables and traffic information for your region at the bottom of this SNCF page.
5:15 p.m. – Users “disgusted” by yet another strike
Tuesday morning, a text message or an email from the SNCF disrupted the plans of many French people, a total of 200,000 users, or one in four people. “We learn it at the last minute and in addition they do not offer any alternative solution”, was indignant Alice, 28-year-old management controller, with Le Figaro.
Thank you @SNCF to allow me to avoid the traditional discussions on politics or global warming of Christmas dinner, thank you so much for the service ❤️???? pic.twitter.com/q69Y18iiPz
Users “disgusted” by yet another strike— Max Hénin (@HeninMax) December 20, 2022
16:54 – Why is an SNCF strike scheduled for Christmas and New Year?
Four unions, Unsa, SUD-Rail, CFDT and FO locally, filed strike notices over the Christmas and New Year weekends to support the collective of controllers with the aim of putting pressure on negotiations with the SNCF. The inter-union did not accept the proposals of the management of the railway company which would have announced an additional allowance of 600 € gross per year, an increased work bonus and also to switch to 2 controllers per TGV train from here 3 years in the event of the lifting of strike notices. The secretary general of the CFDT Cheminots Thomas Cavel “awaits an awareness of the management on the specific condition of the controllers”, for whom the working conditions have deteriorated and for whom the progression of remuneration is considered too slow.
16:34 – Users will be reimbursed 200%
The director general of SNCF Voyageurs Christophe Fanichet announced this Wednesday morning on France Info exceptional reimbursement measures for users. “For travelers who will not be running and whose trains are canceled”, “200% refund” are offered, and if they wish to exchange their ticket, they can do so for free at no additional cost.
16:10 – Canceled train: what compensation?
All passengers whose train is canceled are notified by email or text. They can request a 200% refund of their ticket without any penalty. In case of train exchange, everything is explained on this precious page.
15:47 – At what time will the forecasts for this weekend be announced?
Disruptions are still expected this weekend for SNCF trains. We should have the first traffic estimates for the day on Saturday afternoon this Thursday at 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be marked by two new days of mobilization.
15:20 – Is international train traffic disrupted this weekend?
As for international trains, Eurostar, Thalys and connections to Germany are not disrupted this weekend. The Lyria which serves Switzerland, on the other hand, has traffic of 3 out of 4 TGVs, connections to Italy are disrupted at the rate of 2 TGVs out of 3, and those to Spain are disrupted at the rate of 1 TGV out of 2.
14:57 – How do I know if my TER is maintained?
The strike affects TERs in all regions of France, including Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, New Aquitaine, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, Centre-Val de Loire, Pays de la Loire and Normandy. Find all the timetables and traffic information for your region at the bottom of this SNCF page.
The traffic disruptions have been announced in detail for the days of Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 December 2022. Users whose TGV is canceled are notified by SMS or email, provided they have provided their contact details at the time. of the reservation. On the other hand, TER users are not notified personally. It will be necessary to check the traffic of the TER the day before its departure at 5 p.m. In detail, here are the forecasts on the different axes: