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Post by aled on Jun 2, 2016 20:19:58 GMT
God's getting in on the act now! Floods ffs!!
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Post by blaenaugwentcymro on Jun 2, 2016 21:58:39 GMT
Hello can anyone tell me what dates the train strike are on? Thanks in advance
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Post by manulike on Jun 2, 2016 22:31:23 GMT
Hello can anyone tell me what dates the train strike are on? Thanks in advance Wednesdays and Thursdays for trains - think Paris tube is weekends... |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 2, 2016 23:01:03 GMT
Hello can anyone tell me what dates the train strike are on? Thanks in advance Wednesdays and Thursdays for trains - think Paris tube is weekends... Are you sure about that ? I was never quite sure what the term rolling strike meant but there are less than half the normal Paris to Bordeaux services running tomorrow ! |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 2, 2016 23:07:20 GMT
Wednesdays and Thursdays for trains - think Paris tube is weekends... Are you sure about that ? I was never quite sure what the term rolling strike meant but there are less than half the normal Paris to Bordeaux services running tomorrow ! Paris to lens is even worse. |
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Post by manulike on Jun 2, 2016 23:08:26 GMT
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Post by jonnylitts on Jun 3, 2016 10:08:04 GMT
We have a train booked from Valenciennes to Lens on the day of the england match. Is there a website that tells you which trains are cancelled? I can't seem to find one...
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Post by manulike on Jun 3, 2016 11:32:27 GMT
We have a train booked from Valenciennes to Lens on the day of the england match. Is there a website that tells you which trains are cancelled? I can't seem to find one... As far as I know, THIS is the general SNCF daily update ... Today its 50% local train traffic incl TGV. THIS page is more specific ... but it has this disclaimer: Due to a nationwide strike, some trains may be cancelled and others may run on a modified timetable.
The timetables shown here do not yet reflect the impact of the strike. Updated timetables incorporating service disruptions will be available at the end of the day.Their mobile app is only in French ;-) |
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Post by cymro on Jun 3, 2016 12:03:19 GMT
I've got a return train from St quentin to Lens via Ostricourt on match day. Just gonna play it by ear and see what the situation is come the week of the game I guess! Pain in the ass but I'm quite relaxed about it all at this stage. We'll get there some way...
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Post by damo on Jun 3, 2016 12:39:01 GMT
God's getting in on the act now! Floods ffs!! Just need the four horsemen of the apocalypse to complete the picture now. |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 4, 2016 9:59:07 GMT
I've been trying to monitor the train cancellation thing for the last week. The bad news is that the cancellations are appearing to occur in most cases the day before. Services between Paris and Bordeaux seem to be no better than 40% of normal. Service between Paris and Lens are so limited they might as well be classed as non existent. The only direct train getting there before kick off arrives at about nine in the morning.
Add to the mix the Paris floods. Hopefully they'll recede but if it gets any worse those transiting Paris at the end of this week could have they're work cut out particularly if they're on a tight transfer.
The 12.24 train that I'm due to catch to Bordeaux next Saturday seems to run every day but I've left no time for any hiccups. Starting to get more than anxious about this now.
Add the French Government and French unions to the list of organisations who couldn't a shit about the travelling football fan. |
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Post by damo on Jun 4, 2016 10:05:20 GMT
I've been trying to monitor the train cancellation thing for the last week. The bad news is that the cancellations are appearing to occur in most cases the day before. Services between Paris and Bordeaux seem to be no better than 40% of normal. Service between Paris and Lens are so limited they might as well be classed as non existent. The only direct train getting there before kick off arrives at about nine in the morning.
Add to the mix the Paris floods. Hopefully they'll recede but if it gets any worse those transiting Paris at the end of this week could have they're work cut out particularly if they're on a tight transfer.
The 12.24 train that I'm due to catch to Bordeaux next Saturday seems to run every day but I've left no time for any hiccups. Starting to get more than anxious about this now.
Add the French Government and French unions to the list of organisations who couldn't a shit about the travelling football fan. You're right, it's a pain in the arse, but it's a case of working up a Plan B. Ultimate fall-back for us is car hire. Expensive though, and doesn't help much getting around Paris. |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 4, 2016 17:18:47 GMT
SNCF strongly recommend that you postpone any journeys planned for Monday 6th June onwards. Still showing a pretty full schedule for Tuesday onwards but it will probably be slashed tomorrow or Monday. They also are saying that if your train is cancelled don't turn up at the station.
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Post by manulike on Jun 4, 2016 18:40:05 GMT
SNCF strongly recommend that you postpone any journeys planned for Monday 6th June onwards. Still showing a pretty full schedule for Tuesday onwards but it will probably be slashed tomorrow or Monday. They also are saying that if your train is cancelled don't turn up at the station. I am strongly concerned about this - errrrr! First SNCF train for me is Monday 13 June - please be there at the station ;-) |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 6, 2016 6:59:06 GMT
Some good news. There definitely seems to be more trains running on the Paris Bordeaux and Paris Lens routes this week, certainly tomorrow. In fact all the respective trains that I'm due to catch are running tomorrow. Fingers crossed there's a light at the end of the tunnel. That said I think there are negotiations planned for today so there's still the potential for it to go tits up. |
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Post by bluetone on Jun 6, 2016 9:17:09 GMT
Does anyone know if the ATC strike planned for the 14th is still on?
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Post by ourmanflint on Jun 6, 2016 9:26:13 GMT
No idea, planned talks today between the union and the government
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Post by daearegwr on Jun 6, 2016 9:27:43 GMT
Does anyone know if the ATC strike planned for the 14th is still on? Still planned as far as I know which is a pain as I'm due to fly from Bordeaux to Lille that day! |
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 7, 2016 10:13:32 GMT
Talks to settle the rail strike have broken down without settlement. The tournament will start with strikes taking place. The Paris - Lens service seems better. Todays 12.18 Bordeaux to Paris train which we're due to get next Wednesday was cut overnight. Absolute bollox - how you supposed plan around that ? The government telling us only 10% are now on strike, well their causing an awful lot of disruption.
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Post by ourmanflint on Jun 7, 2016 10:37:00 GMT
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Post by daearegwr on Jun 7, 2016 10:44:15 GMT
Keeping everything crossed! |
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Post by manulike on Jun 7, 2016 12:00:33 GMT
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Post by manulike on Jun 7, 2016 21:48:10 GMT
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Post by cymro on Jun 8, 2016 6:41:36 GMT
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Post by eppingblue on Jun 8, 2016 8:10:22 GMT
That's great news. I couldn't make sense of SNCF site to be honest but had come to the conclusion you had to rebook. To add to the positive there seems to be even more trains running today. |
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Post by ourmanflint on Jun 8, 2016 19:12:21 GMT
Got an email saying my train from Barcelona to Narbonne has been cancelled. Will need to ring them in the morning as in English it say "maybe"! what a pain in the arse. Had booked first class tickets as well to enjoy the trip, now i need to get a bus at 2am and wait around for 5 hours for my connection to Bordeaux, fuck sake  |
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Post by ourmanflint on Jun 9, 2016 10:42:37 GMT
managed to change my ticket at the station. lose a few hours but big dramas.
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Post by Dingo Dan on Jun 9, 2016 11:48:41 GMT
Air France striking tomorrow till Tuesday. Fecks up my flight on Sunday to Paris  |
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Post by welwyn on Jun 9, 2016 12:25:15 GMT
Would this affect a BA flight to Bordeaux. Seems doubtful but imagination running wild
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Post by daearegwr on Jun 9, 2016 13:33:34 GMT
Would this affect a BA flight to Bordeaux. Seems doubtful but imagination running wild It shouldn't do as only Air France pilots planning to strike from 11-14 June. There is still a general strike planned for next Tue (14) June which could involve Air Traffic Control so all flights will be affected |
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