Riot police and striking train workers clash in Paris,France Tuesday June 17,2014

 

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. 

And the chaos shows no signs of slowing down as the reform bill goes to the lower house of Parliament for debate today Tuesday June 17,2014 
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