SNCF strike: minor disruptions this Thursday, April 20, here are the forecasts

SNCF strike minor disruptions this Thursday April 20 here are

SNCF STRIKE APRIL 20. This Thursday, despite a “day of railway wrath” to protest against the pension reform, TGV and TER traffic will be almost normal, as will that of Transiliens and RER.

[Mis à jour le 19 avril 2023 à 15h40] While a big mobilization is preparing on May 1, the CGT has invited railway workers to express their anger against the pension reform this Thursday April 20 and Friday April 28. Presented as a “preparation stage” for the mobilization of May 1, the day of “railway anger” this Thursday, April 20 will however clearly not be engraved in the annals as one of the most followed strike days in the history of the SNCF.

SNCF management announces a calmost normal traffic on TGVs, 4 TER out of 5 on average nationally, but only 2 Intercités out of 5 during the day and none at night. What about international connections and Transilien and RER? We take stock.

TGV, TER, Intercités, Transilien, RER… For the day of “Railway Anger” this Thursday, April 20, 2023, rail users can count on:

  • RER disruptions : this Thursday April 20, 2023, normal traffic on RER A and RER B, 2 trains out of 3 on RER C, RER D and RER E.
  • Transilien disruptions : this Thursday April 20, 2023, 1 train out of 2 on line K, 2 trains out of 3 on Transilien H, J, L, R and U, and 3 trains out of 4 on lines N and P. Note that for the Transilien network, there is a dedicated platform to follow the next traffic disruptions.
  • TGV disruptions : this Thursday April 20, 2023, almost normal traffic on the TGV.
  • TER disturbances : this Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4 TER out of 5 on average at the national level. To monitor general regional train traffic disruptions, this page will be useful to you.
  • Intercity disruptions : this Thursday, April 20, 2023, 2 Intercités out of 5 during the day, none at night. VSconsult this page for real-time information.
  • International disruptions : this Thursday April 20, 2023, almost normal traffic on the Eurostar and the Thalys.

​​​​​​How do I know if my train has been canceled due to the SNCF strike?

Travelers on canceled TGV and Intercités trains receive the information via e-mail or SMS. On the other hand, users of TER without a connection do not receive SMS. It is advisable to verify the information by informing its train number on the SNCF website.

SNCF users can quickly check the traffic situation and find out if a particular train has been canceled or is leaving late. For information on TGVs, the telephone number provided is 0 805 90 36 35. To follow traffic on all major or medium-sized lines (TGV, Intercités, TER), go to this page of the SNCF. For information on the Transilien or RER in the Paris suburbs, call 0 805 90 36 35 or consult the dedicated platform.

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