SNCF STRIKE. This Wednesday, February 8, 2023, the TGV, TER, RER and Transiliens trains managed by SNCF are still experiencing some disruptions with disparities depending on the lines. Line-by-line traffic forecasts.
[Mis à jour le 8 février 2023 à 7h00] The mobilization against the pension reform continues this Wednesday, February 8, 2023 on the SNCF network at the call of the CGT-Cheminots, supported by SUD Rail. Thus, this Wednesday, the TGV Inoui and Ouigo run at a frequency of 2 trains out of 3 on average, the Intercités at a frequency of 1 train out of 2 (except at night when there is no traffic) and the TER also, in all regions at the rate of 1 train out of 2.
In Île-de-France, the situation is more relaxed with RER A and RER B in normal traffic, one RER C out of two, two RER D out of 5 and two RER E out of 3. Transiliens are also experiencing disruptions, with two trains out of three for lines H, J, L, three trains out of four on lines P and U, 1 train out of 2 on line N and one train out of 5 on line R. All the details of traffic forecasts for this Wednesday line by line below.
This Wednesday, the TGV and Ouigo are disrupted with an average of 2 out of 3 TGVs in circulation. TER traffic is also affected, with 1 out of 2 TERs, as is that of Intercités, Transiliens, international trains and RERs operated totally or partly by SNCF. Here is the detailed SNCF traffic forecast for the day of February 8:
- TGV disruptions : this Wednesday, February 8, plan 2 trains out of 3 on the North axis, almost normal traffic on the East axis, 1 train out of 2 on the Atlantic axis, 3 trains out of 5 on the South-East axis. On the Ouigo side, plan 2 trains out of 3 and from province to province: plan 3 trains out of 5.
- TER disturbances : 1 train out of 2 on average this Wednesday 8 February. SNCF indicates that TER traffic is “severely disrupted in all regions”. To monitor general regional train traffic disruptions, this page will be useful to you.
- Intercity disruptions : 1 train out of 2 on average this Wednesday 8 February. Night intercity : no traffic!
- RER A disruptions : normal traffic this Wednesday 8 February.
- RER B disruptions : normal traffic this Wednesday 8 February.
- RER C disruptions : 1 train out of 2 on average this Wednesday 8 February.
- RER D disruptions : 2 trains out of 5 on average this Wednesday 8 February. Interconnection suspended between Châtelet-les-Halles and Paris Gare de Lyon.
- RER E disruptions : 2 out of 3 trains on average this Wednesday 8 February.
- Transilien disruptions : normal traffic on line K, 2 trains out of 3 on lines H, J and L. 1 train out of 2 on line N, 3 trains out of 4 on lines P and U and 1 train out of 5 on line R ( no traffic between Melun and Montereau via Héricy). For the Transilien network, there is a dedicated platform to follow the next traffic disruptions.
- International train disruptions : normal traffic on the Eurostar, slightly disrupted for Thalys, 3 Lyria out of 5 this Wednesday 8 February. Concerning the other international connections, the SNCF plans 4 trains out of 5 on average.
The disturbances linked to this third act of strike against the pension reform last until Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 8 a.m., due to a notice of strike on two consecutive days, against the pension reform, at the appeal of the CGT-Cheminots.
Travelers on canceled TGV and Intercités trains receive the information via e-mail or SMS between 24 and 48 hours in advance (provided they have provided their contact details when booking). 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 the day before and just before departure on the SNCF site.
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 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.