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French national strike suspends Calais-bound ferries.

Eurostar stated that its services will also be disrupted by the French general strike and that it would operate on a “revised schedule” today and tomorrow.

Today, ferry transportation to and from Calais is halted due to a national strike in France.

P&O Ferries says it has prepared an “optimized” sailing timetable. But warns that a “lack of details” prevents it from predicting the extent of the disruption.

French national strike suspends calais-bound ferries.
French national strike suspends calais-bound ferries.

We recommend rescheduling your trip if it is not an absolute need,” the business said.

The Port of Dover stated that it “remains open with normal services to Dunkirk”. Although travelers should anticipate busier facilities and roads than usual.

The resumption of sailings to Calais is expected at 2:00 p.m.

Eurostar stated that its services will also be disrupted by the French general strike. And that it would operate on a “revised schedule” today and tomorrow.

Passengers have been instructed to investigate whether their train has been canceled.

As part of the broad protest, it is anticipated that schools across France will close.

The national strike is an effort to thwart pension reforms that will raise the retirement age by two years to 64.

President Emmanuel Macron contends that the nation can no longer afford a retirement age of 62.

According to the unions, their members are outraged that the goalposts are being shifted yet again at a time when many employees are already experiencing a cost-of-living problem.

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