Riot police and striking train workers clash during the worst disruption to French railway network in years
The strike began last Wednesday June 11,2014, and while only a minority of workers are taking part, it has disrupted travel on trains across France and on commuter lines.
French riot
police clashed with train workers during a week long strike, causing
some of the worst disruption to the country's rail network in years.
Angry train staff hurled bottles and blocked traffic over a bill to reform the
state-run railway system.
The bill would unite the SNCF train operator with the RFF railway network, which would pave the way to opening up railways to competition. Workers fear the reform will mean job losses and security concerns.
The government says the reform is needed to create a stronger structure for the railways, as France and other European countries gear up for full-scale railway liberalization in coming years
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