📅 Upcoming Strikes
| Date | Sector | Impact | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2026 | Trains (SNCF) | Medium | Grève à la SNCF le 5 novembre 2026 |
| 05 Nov 2026 | RER | Medium | Grève nationale / SNCF (RER, Transilien) |
| 05 Nov 2026 | Métro | Medium | Grève nationale dans les transports |
| 05 Nov 2026 | Buses | Medium | Grève nationale dans les transports |
| 05 Nov 2026 | Schools | Medium | Grève nationale (écoles, collèges) |
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News monitoringMétro line 5 — Bobigny–Pablo Picasso ↔ Place d'Italie
Line 5 is the only Métro line calling at Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est and Gare d'Austerlitz, which makes it the line most likely to be crowded when mainline SNCF services are also on strike.
What a strike means on this line
Line 5 is driver-operated, so an RATP strike directly reduces its service. Expect a peak-hours-only timetable, longer waits and packed trains, or a partial closure of the outer sections.
Main stations served
- Bobigny–Pablo Picasso
- Gare du Nord
- Gare de l'Est
- République
- Bastille
- Gare d'Austerlitz
- Place d'Italie
Alternatives during a strike
- Line 7 — Shares the Gare de l'Est–Place d'Italie corridor; connect at Stalingrad or Place d'Italie.
- RER D — Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon in one stop when it is running.
- Bus 65 — Gare de Lyon to Mairie d'Aubervilliers via Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est.
Frequently asked questions
Is Métro line 5 running during a strike?
Usually partially. Line 5 needs drivers, so a strike typically cuts it back to a peak-hours service between Bobigny–Pablo Picasso and Place d'Italie, with much longer waits outside those hours. The live status above shows today's situation.
What is the best alternative to line 5 during a strike?
Line 7 is the closest substitute: Shares the Gare de l'Est–Place d'Italie corridor; connect at Stalingrad or Place d'Italie. RER D also works — Gare du Nord to Gare de Lyon in one stop when it is running.
Which stations does Métro line 5 serve?
Line 5 runs between Bobigny–Pablo Picasso and Place d'Italie, calling at Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, République, Bastille, Gare d'Austerlitz among others.
How do I know if line 5 is on strike right now?
The status panel on this page is refreshed every 30 minutes from official Île-de-France Mobilités PRIM data and public strike notices, so it reflects the current state of line 5 rather than a general forecast.
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