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Old Nov 6, 2005, 12:07 am
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Falco Peregrinus
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: JNB
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Cool

As far as I know, there is no specific problem with RER line B between CDG and Paris Nord (Gare du Nord) at the moment. I take this train every other week and will continue to do so. However, if time makes it possible, I select non stop trains between CDG and Gare du Nord.

You're more likely to face traffic disruption due to technical reasons, including a potential strike when RATP staff have been attacked. That was just the case last week and trains to CDG where not connected to the line B southbound traffic (the now famous 'interconnexion suspendue à Gare du Nord'). Trains to CDG temporarily departed from the surface station.

Update: http://www.ratp.fr/
(click on 'trafic' on the left). Very useful (there are about 10 metro stations currently shut down during works).

Air France coaches are a little bit more expensive (€12) but perfectly safe.
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