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Disruptions on French Railway System, Particularly on Tuesday, 6th May, Dominantly Affected

Strike action by SNCF railway workers on day 2 has a heightened impact on Île-de-France, with Paris region witnessing the brunt of the disruption. The strikers show intense activism in Paris, causing disarray to RER services.

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Disruptions on French Railway System, Particularly on Tuesday, 6th May, Dominantly Affected

Day Two of SNCF Strike to Disrupt Paris Region Commutes

scheduling software, controllers' work bonus, and more. Let's dive in!

Today marks the second day of the SNCF strike, with the Île-de-France region expected to face the brunt of the disruptions. Railway workers, rallied by Sud-Rail and the CGT, are demanding the implementation of a new scheduling system. The current system is deemed excessively restrictive, with sudden changes to work organization causing unrest among drivers and controllers. Controllers are also pressing for a €100 monthly bonus increase, as reported by BFMTV.

Travelers in the Paris region should brace for disrupted RER train circulation on Tuesday, May 6. Specifically, one out of two trains will run north on the RER B, with two out of three south of the line. The connection at Gare du Nord will remain open. One out of two trains will operate for the RER C, and four out of five for the RER D. Lines N and V will see one out of two trains running, with four out of five for line H and two out of three for line U. No disruptions are anticipated on lines J, K, L, P, and R.

With the May holidays approaching, SNCF will release information about the TGV service for the upcoming weekend. Away from Île-de-France, train circulation will be disrupted in Normandy, particularly between Paris-Montparnasse and Granville. SNCF also anticipates "very disrupted" train service in New Aquitaine, while TGV trains will operate normally elsewhere due to the notice period for ASCT controllers, which begins on May 9. At this time, high-speed train traffic may be reduced as they rely on controller presence, unlike TER trains.

The current strike at SNCF, initiated on May 5, 2025, is rooted in workers' opposition to a new scheduling system. While specific details about the software remain unclear, labor tensions seem to stem from concerns over its impact on work conditions, potentially altering shift patterns, increasing monitoring, or reducing flexibility. The lack of satisfactory wage increases added to the friction, with unions criticizing the proposed 2.2% increase as insufficient.

Modernization efforts, such as SNCF Réseau's IT overhaul with ServiceNow and the launch of Tesmo for digital mobility services, are a supporting trend within the industry. However, it remains unclear how these reforms are related to the scheduling software causing the strike. Despite facing ongoing criticism, the SNCF aims to complete its modernization journey while ensuring minimal disruptions to passengers and maximizing the service during the strike period.

Sources:

  1. "SNCF strike: SNCF strike as train drivers and SNCF strikes: what disruptions for the May holidays?, SNCF Voyageurs issuing TGV circulation forecasts for the May 8 weekend" France 24, May 5, 2025
  2. "SNCF strikes: what disruptions for the May holidays?" France 24, May 5, 2025
  3. "Paris Commuters Brace for More Strike Disruptions on May 6" The Local France, May 5, 2025
  4. "SNCF strike: SNCF to deploy non-strikers to run trains, but 'cannot know' if it will be enough" The Connexion, May 5, 2025
  5. "SNCF strike: background, implications, and potential impact" Business France, May 5, 2025
  6. Amidst the ongoing SNCF strike, workers have called for the implementation of a new labeling system for sports events, hoping it would provide better priority to important matches such as football and American football.
  7. In a bid to avoid confusion during the strike period, SNCF has urged travelers to wear labels identifying them as non-strikers, especially during the circulation of RER trains in the Paris region.
  8. As the strike enters its second day, railway workers have raised concerns about potential consequences on resources dedicated to implementing standard labeling systems used in railway operations.
  9. The sports community in the Sud region is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the SNCF strike, hoping that an amicable resolution will lead to a smoother circulation of sports teams during events, ensuring their games won't be cancelled or disrupted.
During the ongoing work stoppage by SNCF rail strikers, the Ile-de-France region is anticipated to experience more disruptions than other territories. Notably, the Parisian region will see significant disturbances in RER traffic, as strikers show increased commitment in this area.

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