The four representative SNCF unions are calling a strike for Thursday, November 5, 2026. TGV, Intercités, TER, RER and Transilien services may be disrupted in the Paris region; traffic forecasts are due to appear on SNCF Connect on November 4.
Quick overview
This report is primarily relevant to rail travelers because it may have a concrete impact on planning, connections or infrastructure. The focus is on Sncf, strike, Tgv, Ter, Rer, Transilien, Paris, Iledefrance, rail traffic and travelers. The key points are summarized below.
Key points
- CGT-Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail and CFDT-Cheminots are jointly calling for an SNCF strike on November 5, 2026.
- Disruptions to TGV, Intercités, TER, RER and Transilien services in Paris and Île-de-France are possible.
- The RATP has not issued a separate strike call for the metro, buses and trams, but employees may voluntarily stop work.
- RER lines A and B are considered particularly at risk of strike disruption because they are operated jointly by RATP and SNCF.
- SNCF Connect is due to publish the specific traffic forecast on the late afternoon of November 4.
What this means for travelers
If you are traveling during the affected period, you should check connections again shortly before departure, allow more time for transfers and have flexible alternatives ready. International journeys in particular may quickly develop longer knock-on problems due to missed connections.
Context
The strike takes place one day before the TGV M’s first journey as a family vacation service. The company management and rail unions are meeting in Saint-Denis on November 3 for a round of collective bargaining. The demonstration may also result in individual stations remaining closed. In addition, metro line 7 will be closed from November 5 to December 13 due to construction work.
What to watch now
- Check the connection in the rail operator’s app on the day of travel.
- For important appointments, choose an earlier connection or an alternative route.
- Keep receipts and delay information in case you are eligible for a refund.