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SNCF strike warning: April vacations and May bridges threatened?

Are April vacations and May bridges under threat? In an article published on March 24, Le Parisien reveals that Sud Rail, the SNCF's 3rd largest union, has filed a strike notice on behalf of the controllers. The strike would cover all weekends from April 17 to June 2, 2025. We tell you all about it.

RATP: Strike on RER A and disruption on RER B this Friday, February 14, 2025

This Friday, February 14, 2025, RER lines A and B will be affected by a strike by RATP drivers. The drivers have called a strike to protest against malfunctions in the new scheduling and leave management tool, and are calling on management to rectify the bugs as quickly as possible. What impact will this have on traffic? We take stock.

Ski vacations 2025: 30 resorts accessible by train from Paris

We all dream of going skiing every year, but we often come up against the many inconveniences that this entails: massive traffic jams when we get back from vacation, slopes that are sometimes saturated in the resorts... So why not take the train this year? The opportunity to ski even if you don't have a driver's license, and make the most of your trip.

Paris-Munich: a new direct train service announced for 2026

A new direct train service between Paris and Munich will open in 2026, offering passengers a fast, environmentally-friendly alternative. The project is part of a drive to strengthen European rail links while reducing carbon footprints.

SNCF: TGV, Intercités and Ouigo tickets on sale for spring vacations and bridge 2025

Starting at 6am on Wednesday January 22, SNCF is putting tickets on sale for journeys scheduled between March 31 and May 11, 2025. This period includes the spring vacations and the many May long weekends, so it's time to wake up and plan your trips on TGV Inoui, Intercités or Ouigo if you want to take advantage of discounts. Ouigo Grande Vitesse destinations are also open until July 4, 2025.

OUIGO: flash sales of tickets for up to €19 from January 7, 2025

The new year has barely begun, and good deals are already pouring in: starting with flash sales at OUIGO, SNCF's low-cost subsidiary, from January 7.

Paris: metro, RER and Transilien stations open all night on New Year's Eve 2025

Good news for Parisian night owls planning to celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 and get moving in the capital on the night of Tuesday December 31, 2024 to Wednesday January 1, 2025. They'll once again be able to take advantage of free metro, RER and Transilien services to celebrate all night long! Find out which stations will be open all night on New Year's Eve 2025.

Renewable strike at SNCF from December 11: what can we expect?

Railway workers are determined to keep up the pressure. Despite the motion of censure against the Barnier government adopted by the French National Assembly, the renewable strike at the SNCF from the evening of December 11 has been maintained. So, what can we expect? Will there be major disruptions to public transport in the Paris region? We tell you all about it.

A new train line will link Paris directly to Mont Saint-Michel, starting in December

From December 2024, the direct line between Paris and Mont Saint-Michel will reopen, offering particularly attractive ticket prices.

SNCF: unions call for one-day strike on November 21

It's going to be a dark day on the transport front this Thursday, November 21, 2024, as all the SNCF unions have called a one-day strike to protest the opening up of the railways to competition and the dismantling of Fret SNCF.

TGV Inoui Comedy Club: SNCF tests a new concept this Thursday, October 17 with Baptiste Lecaplain

Unexpected! The SNCF is preparing to test a brand new concept: the TGV Inoui Comedy Club, a comedy club on board one of its trains. The first test will take place this Thursday, October 17, on a TGV between Paris and Lille, with Baptiste Lecaplain as the first guest.

Paris: the most polluted metro and RER stations

Which stations are the most polluted in Paris and the Île-de-France region? While the subject worries many travelers, Airparif is publishing this Tuesday, October 15, 2024 a comprehensive map detailing fine particle pollution levels recorded in 426 station platforms and metro and RER stations.

OUIGO back-to-school flash sale: 200,000 tickets under €20

Discount train tickets? That's what OUIGO is offering with its special New Year flash sale on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September 2024. Take advantage of 200,000 train tickets at frozen prices to a wide choice of destinations, for travel between September 9 and September 14, 2024.

Paris 2024 Olympics: why are so many French athletes gendarmes or police officers?

But why are so many of our French athletes in the armed forces? More than 70 of them are military or police officers, and many others work for the SNCF or the French Post Office.

SNCF: traffic resumes on the South-East line this Thursday, August 1, 2024

SNCF had interrupted traffic on the South-East line on Wednesday July 31. All trains departing from Gare de Lyon in this direction had been cancelled, and SNCF was asking passengers not to come to the station. Traffic resumes as normal this Thursday, August 1, 2024, much to the delight of passengers!

SNCF Heritage Days 2024: the program of visits and events in Paris

The Journées du Patrimoine return to Paris and the Île-de-France region on the weekends of September 21 and 22, 2024. For rail enthusiasts, we've got the full program of SNCF tours and events in Paris.

SNCF: bikes, surfboards, skis, instruments... What can I carry on a TGV?

Are you going on vacation by train and need to transport a bulky object or piece of luggage? We take a look at SNCF regulations on the subject.

SNCF: how do you transport a double bass on a TGV?

With the SNCF experimenting with the carriage of double basses for musicians on its TGV Inoui trains this summer, following a complaint from musicians, what is the procedure for taking a double bass on board the train? What procedures need to be followed? Are there any restrictions? We take a look!

SNCF: double bass, harp, cello... What instruments can be carried on a TGV?

Are you a musician who needs to travel for a concert? If you can't take your car or plane, go green by taking the TGV, but beware: not all musical instruments are allowed on board. What instruments are authorized or refused on SNCF trains? Here's the lowdown!

Navigo: free toilets for subscribers at eight Paris stations

At last! Holders of a Navigo or Imagine'R pass will be able to use the toilets in Paris stations without paying a cent, thanks to their pass - a relief for many subscribers.