Traveling by rail or by air in France on February 7 was difficult because of a nationwide strike.
Theo Archyde.comFrance’s rail and air services were severely disrupted on Tuesday (Feb 7) due to a nationwide strike against pension reforms. This information is provided by the national railway and civil aviation authority.
Rail operator SNCF says only about half of regular high-speed rail services on domestic lines are operating, while a quarter of Eurostar routes to London are suspended.
French police take position amid clashes near the Palace of Invalides during a protest against the Government’s pension reform plan in Paris as part of a nationwide strike and demonstration in France. Photo: Archyde.com.
The civil aviation authority alone said delays and disruptions could occur at airports, although it still ensures minimal services. They have asked airlines to reduce flights out of Orly airport by 20% in Paris, France.
France has faced a nationwide strike since the Government presented plans last month to raise the pension age to 64 years (an extra 2 years) with unions representing workers, teachers, civil servants and others in the energy industry.
More than 1.2 million people joined the strike on Tuesday (January 31), a slight increase from the first nationwide demonstration on January 19.