And Another.......

I was warned that France had many strikes but honestly I didn't think it would be this many!! Tomorrow is ANOTHER nationwide strike - based on the new reform for retirement. They want to change the age from 60-62... still not bad at all compared to the US. ON my way into the office this morning a nice man handed me a pink sheet letting me know all the times I could go join other upset workers to protest working until I am 62. People here will actually walk out from what I am told... this should be interesting. Anyway - I am going to post everytime there is a strike so that I can go back and count once my time here is finished!!

France: Severe disruptions on September 23 strike


On Thursday, September 23th, transports across France will be disrupted by a nationwide strike over pension reform.

According to the SNCF (the French rail operator) half of TGV and TER trains will be on service, while two Transilien trains out of five will run. One Corail train out of four will run during the day. The strike will also impact international travel. Only 50% of the trains to Germany will run, while Lyria (trains to Swiss) will offer between 70% and 80% service. Nine Thalys trains out of ten will run, but Eurostar service will be regular. SNCF announced the strike would begin at 7 p.m. on September 22nd and finish on September 24th at 8 a.m.

In Paris, subway lines 2, 3, 3 bis, 5, 7, 7 bis, 8, 9 and 12 will be heavily impacted with only 50% of the trains on service. On the Regional Express Network (RER), line B will be severely disrupted with only one train out of five available, while RER A will offer 50 percent service. Bus and tram services will also experience minor disruptions. Two trains out of five will run on RER lines C, D and E.

As air traffic controllers will also join the strike, around 40% of domestic flights will be disrupted. International flights might also experience delays.

Furthermore, rallies are planned in French main cities on September 23rd.

For further information please visit:

SNCF: http://www.infolignes.com/?rfrr=messageMaintenance_body_SNCF%20Direct or call at 0805 90 36 35 or 3635

RATP: http://www.ratp.fr/