SNCF strike on Thursday, 5 November 2026
Announced · SNCF national strike
What is known
Four unions (CGT-Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail and CFDT-Cheminots) have called a national SNCF strike for Thursday 5 November 2026, according to the press. TGV INOUI, Intercités, TER and Île-de-France trains may be disrupted, depending on the number of strikers.
Source: press. This site has not yet verified the official notice.
- Unions
- CGT-Cheminots, UNSA-Ferroviaire, SUD-Rail, CFDT-Cheminots
- Demands
- General wage rise, bonuses, a 13th month for all rail workers, opposition to competition, budget austerity and staff shortages (per 24matins).
- Train service
- Confirmation of each train is expected the evening before departure, from 5 pm, on SNCF Connect (per 24matins). The official transport plan was not yet published on 30 October 2026.
This site does not confirm that a given train runs. Only SNCF does.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an SNCF strike today?
No strike in this site’s register is announced for today. That does not rule out disruption: check your train on SNCF Connect.
When is the next SNCF strike?
The next known date is Thursday, 5 November 2026 (sncf national strike), according to 24matins, 22/10/2026.
Will my train run during the strike?
Only SNCF confirms it. According to the press, each train is confirmed the evening before, from 5 pm, on SNCF Connect. Train pages on this site show the reported times and cancellations.
Is a cancelled train refunded?
A cancelled train can be exchanged or refunded with the carrier that sold the ticket. The exact conditions are shown on SNCF Connect at the time of the strike. Details in our guide.
Sources
All SNCF strikes · Your rights during a strike · G30 SNCF: the 30-minute guarantee