France braced for biggest protests yet as nationwide strike disrupts travel

5 Nov 2026 • 8:37 PM MYT
The Independent
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France braced for biggest protests yet as nationwide strike disrupts travel

  • Hundreds of thousands of protesters are taking to the streets across France following a nationwide general strike called by trade unions.
  • Rail operator SNCF has warned of significant disruption to regional TER, Intercités, and Paris commuter train services, although high-speed TGV routes face only minor impacts.
  • Eurostar expects to operate a near-normal service, but has advised travellers on connecting French rail journeys to check for updates before setting off.
  • Air travel remains largely unaffected after the civil aviation authority DGAC confirmed it has not requested any flight schedule reductions from airlines.
  • The UK Foreign Office has issued a travel warning advising visitors to avoid large crowds and remain aware of potential transport disruptions.

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