Train strikes?
Nov 11th 2007, 9:27 pm
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Train strikes?
I heard today that there was talk of more train strikes tomorrow (13/11).
Has anyone else heard about this?
Any news of train strikes next week as well?
Thanks
Val
Has anyone else heard about this?
Any news of train strikes next week as well?
Thanks
Val
Nov 12th 2007, 6:24 am
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Re: Train strikes?
I was informed that the strike was on the 14th? 
i hope its not tomorrow as i rescheduled my travel and hotel booking for tomorrow instead of wednesday - oh poo! panicking now, yes i know it doesnt take much really
i hope its not tomorrow as i rescheduled my travel and hotel booking for tomorrow instead of wednesday - oh poo! panicking now, yes i know it doesnt take much really
Nov 12th 2007, 7:10 am
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Re: Train strikes?
The strike starts 13th Nov TUESDAY EVENING at 20.00 and ends 14th Nov WEDNESDAY at 24.00. Disruption is expected to be intense.
See http://www.sncf.com/ where you can consult a service that will/should tell you which trains are running.
It is recommended not to travel on the Thursday and that services risk being severely 'perturbed' throughout the weekend and the SNCF has suggested that where possible people change their travel plans during this period.
All seven unions are out on strike over, as you'll know, the reform of the special retirement plan from which the SNCF employees benefit.
See http://www.sncf.com/ where you can consult a service that will/should tell you which trains are running.
It is recommended not to travel on the Thursday and that services risk being severely 'perturbed' throughout the weekend and the SNCF has suggested that where possible people change their travel plans during this period.
All seven unions are out on strike over, as you'll know, the reform of the special retirement plan from which the SNCF employees benefit.
Nov 12th 2007, 7:26 am
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Re: Train strikes?
The strike starts 13th Nov TUESDAY EVENING at 20.00 and ends 14th Nov WEDNESDAY at 24.00. Disruption is expected to be intense.
See http://www.sncf.com/ where you can consult a service that will/should tell you which trains are running.
It is recommended not to travel on the Thursday and that services risk being severely 'perturbed' throughout the weekend and the SNCF has suggested that where possible people change their travel plans during this period.
All seven unions are out on strike over, as you'll know, the reform of the special retirement plan from which the SNCF employees benefit.
See http://www.sncf.com/ where you can consult a service that will/should tell you which trains are running.
It is recommended not to travel on the Thursday and that services risk being severely 'perturbed' throughout the weekend and the SNCF has suggested that where possible people change their travel plans during this period.
All seven unions are out on strike over, as you'll know, the reform of the special retirement plan from which the SNCF employees benefit.
Also heard the train strike was choosen now to coincide with the launch of the high speed train opening at St Pancreas by the Queen
Nov 12th 2007, 7:41 am
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Re: Train strikes?
I also heard that it was going to be pretty bad and one report I read said it was going to be "open-ended". Wonder if the ferries are going to be affected too? I have a friend who is supposed to be travelling over to Caen next Monday and then catching the train. Was going to advise her to change to Sunday but not sure if that is a good idea now.
Also heard the train strike was choosen now to coincide with the launch of the high speed train opening at St Pancreas by the Queen
Also heard the train strike was choosen now to coincide with the launch of the high speed train opening at St Pancreas by the Queen
Nov 12th 2007, 6:42 pm
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Re: Train strikes?
There are expectations that the transport and student strikes are going to continue to "join up" with another set of strikes starting on 20th (of various fonctionnaires)... but it seems generally assumed that even if the transport strikes ended quicky, there would be sizeable disruptions up to and incuding this coming weekend. So far, Eurostar and Thalys will not be affected except for timekeeping.
TGV - about one in seven will be running
RATP (metro) - one in ten
etc
TGV - about one in seven will be running
RATP (metro) - one in ten
etc
Nov 13th 2007, 9:27 am
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Nov 13th 2007, 7:20 pm
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Re: Train strikes?
The strike has started today...Eurostar cant leave st pancreas.
Nov 13th 2007, 11:36 pm
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Re: Train strikes?
Since there are people from both sides of the Atlantic using this forum, it would make sense to use the names of the month and not the number.
I know today's date is OK, but yesterday (12/11) could have been read as the 11th of December.
12 Nov is probably just as quick to type.
I know today's date is OK, but yesterday (12/11) could have been read as the 11th of December.
12 Nov is probably just as quick to type.
Nov 13th 2007, 11:52 pm
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Re: Train strikes?
Since there are people from both sides of the Atlantic using this forum, it would make sense to use the names of the month and not the number.
I know today's date is OK, but yesterday (12/11) could have been read as the 11th of December.
12 Nov is probably just as quick to type.
I know today's date is OK, but yesterday (12/11) could have been read as the 11th of December.
12 Nov is probably just as quick to type.
Nov 14th 2007, 12:58 am
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Re: Train strikes?
Since there are people from both sides of the Atlantic using this forum, it would make sense to use the names of the month and not the number.
I know today's date is OK, but yesterday (12/11) could have been read as the 11th of December.
12 Nov is probably just as quick to type.
I know today's date is OK, but yesterday (12/11) could have been read as the 11th of December.
12 Nov is probably just as quick to type.
Nov 14th 2007, 12:59 am
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Re: Train strikes?
I have a lot of problems remembering dates. When my mother died last year on the 9th November I remember saying the date to myself outside the hospital. 9th of the 11th I said. Hey, that's amazing I thought, I'll not forget this date, 9/11 the day of the Twin Towers. Hang on, that is a bit wierd I kept thinking and gradually it sunk in that I was a victim of the confusion you mention.
Nov 14th 2007, 8:12 am
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Re: Train strikes?
"long live the revolution"
official communication from the striking workers
"it left ten minutes ago"
official communication from the working strikers
official communication from the striking workers
"it left ten minutes ago"
official communication from the working strikers
