Situation today (26 October 2026)
- Strike announced: Thursday 5 November 2026, nationwide (TGV, Intercités and TER may be hit, including from the big Paris stations).
- Unions: CGT-Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail and CFDT-Cheminots, joint statement of 15 October 2026 (Sortiraparis, 23 October).
- RER and Transilien: impact unknown so far, no figures published; six stations to watch: Nord, Est, Lyon, Austerlitz, Montparnasse and Saint-Lazare.
- RATP: no specific strike notice known on 23 October; the CGT does call for a strike in all sectors from 5 November, which may lead to further notices.
Calendar
| Date | Event | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | Joint statement by the four unions | Announces the 5 November strike |
| Tue 3 November | Unions meet SNCF management in Saint-Denis (purchasing power) | The strike may be lifted or kept |
| Wed 4 November, around 5 p.m. | Transport plan published | List of TGV, Intercités, TER and RER running on the 5th |
| Thu 5 November | SNCF strike and cross-sector day of strikes and demonstrations | Reduced trains, busy stations, check the metro |
How it works and what to do
- Rules: notice must be filed at least five days ahead and staff must declare themselves on strike 48 hours in advance, which is why the transport plan appears the day before.
- Your trip: check SNCF Connect and the Transilien app on the evening of the 4th; favour an early-morning train or the day before the strike, and allow a margin for airports (From the airport to central Paris).
- In Paris: on a strike day a Seine cruise or a walking visit from the centre avoids depending on trains; more on the day in Strike on 5 November 2026 in Paris.
Refunds and rights
A TGV INOUI or Intercités ticket can be exchanged or refunded free of charge when SNCF applies exceptional measures, but the refund is not always automatic: cancel the trip in your customer account. For a trip with a TER connection, check each train separately. Keep your booking confirmations. For a flight, see the European rules on cancelled flights in our air traffic control strike page.
What to do safely during the transport strike
Here is a plan B to keep your trip going without taking risks.
- Outing that does not depend on the strike: Versailles with transport, organised trip with transport included, no train or bus to book yourself.
- Airport transfer: transfer from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, no train, metro or bus to catch.
- Calm hotel, free cancellation: hotels in Montmartre, quiet area, refundable if your plans change.
FAQ
Is there an SNCF strike tomorrow?
As of 26 October 2026, no: the next announced date is Thursday 5 November. Check the transport plan on the evening of 4 November.
Will my TGV of 5 November be refunded?
If it is cancelled or you give up the trip under the exceptional measures, exchange or refund of a TGV INOUI or Intercités ticket is free; cancel in your customer account.
Sources checked on 26 October 2026: Sortiraparis (updated 23 October 2026), Le Metropolitan (20 October), Politique Matin (26 October), this site's page on the 5 November strike. This page will be updated with SNCF's official transport plan.
