Overview
- Sud-Rail filed a strike notice for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, aligning its action with SNCF’s annual mandatory salary negotiations.
- The union demands a general €400-per-month increase for all staff and has urged a strong start to 2026 over pay.
- Jean Castex announced a one-off €400 December bonus and other conciliatory measures, which Sud-Rail dismissed as insufficient while citing expected 2025 profits.
- For now Sud-Rail is the only union with a formal notice, as CGT Cheminots seeks talks with Unsa and CFDT to form a common platform.
- The effect on rail traffic remains uncertain until just before the date, and a Sud-Rail-led action in May 2025 caused little disruption on long-distance services.