As of this Monday, the SNCF has scaled back its operations. The reason: the health situation, of course, which is affecting not only demand (-30% since the start of the year on the TGV network) but also the Group's teams. " These are not sudden train cancellations, but adapted transport plans, which can take into account the lower passenger numbers (due in particular to the increased use of teleworking, as requested by the government), but also the objective of ensuring the most reliable transport plan for passengers, taking into account the effects of the reduced availability of SNCF staff affected by Covid. "said an SNCF spokesman contacted on Monday.
Eurostar: less than 10% of operations assured
International business travel will be the hardest hit, and in particular the following offer Eurostar reduced to less than 10% of the planned offer. That's just one return journey a day... On the TGV network, from 10 January, 90% will be available, compared with 80% for Intercités.
Traffic on the Transilien network is expected to remain unchanged. almost normal "However, things could change as early as the following week. As far as TER services are concerned, " local adjustments are being made to some of the regional transport plans ". But SNCF plans to provide 90% of these operations.
