France is braced for chaos ahead of a strike which could severely disrupt public transport, in particular the country's railway network. Trade unions have called the strike in protest against the reform of special pension schemes enjoyed by a minority of state sector workers. The 24-hour strike is scheduled to start on Wednesday at 2000 local time (1800 GMT). In the past, transport strikes have caused massive disruption in France. National railway company SNCF said only 46 out of 700 high-speed TGV trains would be in normal service.
Trade unions have called the strike in protest against the reform of special pension schemes enjoyed by a minority of state sector workers.
The 24-hour strike is scheduled to start on Wednesday at 2000 local time (1800 GMT).
In the past, transport strikes have caused massive disruption in France.
National railway company SNCF said only 46 out of 700 high-speed TGV trains would be in normal service.
