SNCF Réseau explains that “the preventive stoppage of rail traffic is put in place to avoid engaging trains in the midst of disruptions”.
Published on 11/24/2024 8:24 p.m. Updated on 11/25/2024 6:34 a.m.
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All trains between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris will be canceled on Monday November 25. (JEAN-FRANCOIS MONIER / AFP)
Thirteen train lines in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region will be stopped all day Monday, November 25, in anticipation of the passage of the storm Bertreport France Bleu Saint-Étienne Loire et France Bleu Pays d’Auvergne. Six departments will be on orange “wind” vigilance, from Sunday midnight, including Allier, Haute-Loire, Loire, Puy-de-Dôme and Rhône. “Gusts of up to more than 100 km/h are expected in certain areas”underlines the SNCF in a press release.
⚠️ 🚄Rail traffic disrupted Monday November 25 due to strong winds: traffic interruption on certain lines
👉Check your journeys before traveling https://t.co/ojeFDXZ1z7@SNCFConnect @SNCFTERAURA— Prefect of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Rhône region (@prefetrhone) November 24, 2024
The lines shut down are as follows:
– Lyon-Saint-Étienne-Le Puy en Velay
– Saint-Étienne-Roanne – Montbrison
– Lyon-Roanne-Clermont
– Lyon-Paray-le-Monial
– Lyon-Saint André le Gaz-Grenoble
– Lyon Saint Paul- L’Arbresle-Tassin-Lozanne-Brignais
– Clermont-Nevers
– Clermont-Le Puy
– Clermont-Aurillac
– Clermont-Montluçon
– Clermont-Thiers
– Clermont-Volvic
– Clermont-Langogne
In a press release, SNCF Réseau explains that “the preventive stoppage of rail traffic is put in place to avoid engaging trains in the middle of disruptions, at the risk of being blocked with passengers on board”. The SNCF plans to send the first reconnaissance trains in the afternoon, when the weather conditions will be milder, according to France Bleu Saint-Étienne Loire. France Bleu Pays d’Auvergne adds that all trains between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris will also be canceled on Monday.
Given the impact of Storm Bert on transportation, how might communities adapt their infrastructure and planning to better withstand future extreme weather events?
Here are some open-ended questions you could use to spark discussion about the article, divided into thematic sections:
**Section 1: Impact of Storm Bert**
* How do you think the disruption of train services due to Storm Bert will affect people’s lives and daily routines?
* What are some potential economic consequences of these transportation disruptions?
* Beyond trains, what other areas of life might be impacted by strong winds?
**Section 2: Safety Considerations and Decisions**
* Do you think SNCF’s decision to halt train services is justified, given the potential dangers of strong winds?
* What factors should be weighed when making decisions about public safety in the face of severe weather events?
* How can individuals best prepare for and respond to transportation disruptions caused by storms?
**Section 3: Climate Change and Extreme Weather**
* This article mentions “storm Bert.” Are there connections between climate change and the increasing frequency or intensity of storms?
* How might climate change impact transportation systems in the future?
* What measures could be taken to mitigate the effects of extreme weather on infrastructure and transportation?
**Section 4: Alternative Solutions and Preparedness**
* What alternative transportation options are available to people affected by the train cancellations?
* How can communities and individuals better prepare for transportation disruptions caused by weather events?
* What role do government agencies and transportation companies play in ensuring public safety and providing information during emergencies?
**Interview Tip:** Remember to listen actively to the responses and encourage elaboration. Don’t be afraid to follow up with probing questions to delve deeper into the participants’ perspectives.
