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New call for air traffic and rail strikes: 8 France travel updates

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Will French train strikes continue this weekend?

Unions are calling on a different set of rail workers to take part in more action at the end of this week

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French half-term train strikes: half of TGVs cancelled

Up to 90% of ticket inspectors will take part

Rail strike hits half-term, UK ferry resumes: 7 French travel updates

We also look at what to expect from this weekend’s holiday traffic and a new fee for low-cost flight hand luggage

French unions threaten Christmas and New Year rail strike

Current negotiations on salaries look set to break down

Transport, schools: Updates on Friday’s cross-sector strikes in France

Healthcare and air travel is set to be particularly impacted

French you don’t learn at school: When jargon goes round the houses

We look at the euphemisms employed by the French transport industry to announce delays and problems

French rail strike: unions lift their New Year’s weekend strike notice

This means there should be no action taken next weekend, but this weekend’s strike will still continue

France rail strikes: unions have until midday to respond to SNCF offer

A third of trains are expected to be cancelled today as the result of a ticket inspector strike. Passengers can now claim compensation

France rail strikes: Two in five TGV trains cancelled this weekend

SNCF will meet with unions to try to avert another strike on New Year’s weekend. We explain how compensation will work for those affected

Travel strikes, face masks, wood heating aid: The week ahead in France

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What train and TGV routes are affected by today's strike in France?

The strike action risks being repeated as Christmas approaches. Workers are calling for pay increases and the recruitment of additional staff

Strikes to disrupt TGV and TER trains in France this week

Several mid-week services across the country will be cancelled as unions call for company-wide action on pay

Trains, schools: Is the multi-sector French strike continuing today?

Around 107,000 people took part in protest action yesterday, according to the government, affecting train travel, schools, some care services and other sectors

Train strike

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French half-term train strikes: half of TGVs cancelled

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Rail strike hits half-term, UK ferry resumes: 7 French travel updates

French unions threaten Christmas and New Year rail strike

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French rail strike: unions lift their New Year’s weekend strike notice

France rail strikes: unions have until midday to respond to SNCF offer

France rail strikes: Two in five TGV trains cancelled this weekend

Travel strikes, face masks, wood heating aid: The week ahead in France

What train and TGV routes are affected by today's strike in France?

Strikes to disrupt TGV and TER trains in France this week

Train strike recap: which trains are running this weekend in France?

TGVs, Ouigos, Intercités: Strike action to disrupt trains this weekend

Trains, métro, buses, schools: updates on today’s strike in France

Trains, schools: Is the multi-sector French strike continuing today?

TGV, TER: Passengers told to defer train travel due to French strike

Rail worker strike causes TGV disruption in south-west France today

Rail strike to cause major disruptions in south-west France today

TGV train strike to hit first weekend of France’s Christmas holidays

Christmas trains in France: Strike threat in east and southeast