Rail bosses have urged fans travelling to the Stade de France for the Euro 2016 opener between France and Romania tonight to arrive as early as possible due to a massive strike affecting trains in the area.
The SNCF strike has entered its 10th day after union bosses renewed action on Thursday. RER B and RER D lines – operated by SNCF - serve the Stade de France and the industrial action is set to disrupt supporters on the first day of the European Championships.
Up to 80,000 fans will descend on the northern Paris venue while another 50,000 “every day” users of the trains will also be attempting to make their way home on the affected lines.