SNCF: how can a “non-striking controller” single-handedly save the departure of 500 French people on vacation? TGVs, but also Ouigo, Intercités and most TER trains cannot operate in the absence of a controller on board. This strict regulation, which risks causing the cancellation of many trains this weekend, is due to safety reasons.
SNCF CEO Jean-Pierre Farandou tried to reason with the controllers, while a large part of them are preparing to walk out.