Paris Metro Workers on Strike

On the national rail network, about 60% of high-speed trains and between a third and a half of other services were expected to be running, the state rail company the SNCF said.

Trade unions are protesting against work time changes but the strike comes amid general labour unrest.

Workers on the Paris metro and suburban rail networks are joining French national rail workers on strike, little more than a week before the Euro 2016 football championship is due to begin.

In addition, dock workers are expected to stop work and hold their own protest.

The wider protests are over a bill to shake up the labour market.

However, the disruption to public transport in Paris is expected to be limited.