As Temperatures Drop This Morning, RATP Buses and Metros Begin Carrying Passengers Again

On the way to Marly at 8:40, I had to wait at the level crossing, for a SNCF commuter train to pass. Radio FIP is reporting that line one of the Metro is running, but with very few trains. Other lines are running as well, but with few trains and irregular services. Supposedly 80 percent of RATP buses are circulating. Line 'A' of the RER is supposed to be in service, with a few trains. One TGV train made a run from Lille to Paris' airport at Roissy this morning and this train is expected to make several round-trips; although none into Paris center.

Radio FIP's traffic reports between 8:00 and 9:00 indicated that the routes into Paris were blocked far less than usual, less than normal for a non-strike Friday morning, on this, the 22nd day of the strikes. There is a lot of traffic in Paris itself - as usual.

Airports may be difficult today as the air traffic controls have a strike alert posted. Otherwise, this morning, the two of the three main public employees unions, the CGT and FO, are still calling for a massive demonstration in Paris tomorrow.

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Updated 12/95