SNCF Auvergne–Rhône–Alpes workers call strike on 7 May 2026 over plans to remove train controllers
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Rail unions in Auvergne–Rhône–Alpes will strike on Thursday, 7 May 2026 to oppose the removal of onboard controllers on the Mâcon–Lyon–Valence TER line and other job cuts. The action is now backed by CGT Cheminots, SUD‑Rail, CFDT Cheminots and UNSA Ferroviaire, with disruptions expected across parts of the regional TER network.
This alert was originally created on 6 May 2026.
Public Impact
Train
Effective Dates
Updates
May 6, 2026
Escalated: In addition to CGT Cheminots, SUD‑Rail and CFDT Cheminots, UNSA Ferroviaire has now joined the call. The strike remains set for 7 May 2026 in Auvergne–Rhône–Alpes, with TER disruptions expected, particularly around the Mâcon–Lyon–Valence line.
Organizers
- CGT Cheminots
- SUD‑Rail
- CFDT Cheminots
Affected Locations
- Auvergne–Rhône–Alpes (region)
Sources
- https://www.leprogres.fr/social/2026/05/05/ter-sans-controleur-les-cheminots-se-mobilisent-a-nouveau-des-perturbations-sont-a-prevoir
- https://www.radioscoop.com/infos/auvergne-rhone-alpes-nouvelle-greve-a-la-sncf-le-trafic-des-trains-perturbe-jeudi_355053
- https://radioscoop.com/infos/auvergne-rhone-alpes-nouvelle-greve-a-la-sncf-le-trafic-des-trains-perturbe-le-7-mai_355053
- https://www.ledauphine.com/social/2026/05/05/ter-sans-controleur-nouvelle-mobilisation-des-cheminots-des-perturbations-a-prevoir
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