On November 5, all SNCF unions announced a 24-hour strike on November 21, describing it as an ultimatum before potentially stronger actions in December. This decision follows discussions regarding the dismantling of Fret SNCF and competition in the railway sector….

Fret SNCF, France’s leading rail freight company, will be restructured into two new entities—Hexafret for goods transport and Technis for locomotive maintenance—on January 1, 2025. This change is part of a negotiated plan with the European Commission to prevent potential…