📅 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 8 — Balard ↔ Pointe du Lac
Line 8 is the longest Métro line in Paris at around 23 km, which means a strike-day reduced service leaves noticeably longer gaps on the Créteil branch than in the city centre.
What a strike means on this line
Line 8 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
- Balard
- La Motte-Picquet–Grenelle
- Invalides
- Concorde
- Opéra
- Grands Boulevards
- République
- Bastille
- Créteil–Préfecture
- Pointe du Lac
Alternatives during a strike
- Line 9 — Shares the République–Grands Boulevards–Richelieu corridor.
- Bus 87 — Champ de Mars to Porte de Reuilly via Invalides and Bastille.
- RER D — For the Créteil/Villeneuve side when the outer branch is thinned.
Frequently asked questions
Is Métro line 8 running during a strike?
Usually partially. Line 8 needs drivers, so a strike typically cuts it back to a peak-hours service between Balard and Pointe du Lac, with much longer waits outside those hours. The live status above shows today's situation.
What is the best alternative to line 8 during a strike?
Line 9 is the closest substitute: Shares the République–Grands Boulevards–Richelieu corridor. Bus 87 also works — Champ de Mars to Porte de Reuilly via Invalides and Bastille.
Which stations does Métro line 8 serve?
Line 8 runs between Balard and Pointe du Lac, calling at La Motte-Picquet–Grenelle, Invalides, Concorde, Opéra, Grands Boulevards, République, Bastille, Créteil–Préfecture among others.
How do I know if line 8 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 8 rather than a general forecast.
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