January 23 Schedule Changes: What to Expect

Reims Public Transportation Faces Disruption as Strike Enters Long Term

A labor dispute is set to partially paralyze public transportation in Reims, France, on Friday, January 23, 2026, as a strike initiated by Grand Reims Mobilités (GRM) staff continues. Commuters relying on buses and tram lines should prepare for significant disruptions, though the transport authority assures that manny services will remain operational.

Labor Action Over Working Conditions and Route Changes

The strike stems from concerns raised by a portion of the GRM workforce regarding their working conditions and the recent implementation of new traffic lines. According to a company release, the situation is being described as a “social movement” resulting in “limited disruptions,” with adjustments made to the transport schedule.

Did you know? – Grand Reims Mobilités (GRM) oversees public transportation in the Reims metropolitan area, including buses, trams, and on-demand services. It coordinates routes and schedules for the region’s commuters.

Modified Service Schedule for January 23, 2026

While many lines will maintain their regular schedules, travelers should be aware of alterations. Specifically, the following services will operate as usual:

• Tram lines 1 and 2 (serving the hospital center and TGV station)
• The U5 bus line
• Bus lines U20 to U25
• Peri-urban lines E1 to E7
• Peri-urban lines Z1 to Z4
• On-demand transport services (Tàd) Z5 to Z8

Night services will also continue to run normally, including the two tram lines and the new Orélys line (O1) connecting Denmark (in Saint-Brice-Courcelles) to the Moulin de la Housse campus. Additional night routes, U1 (Cernay-Thillois via opera and station), U2 (Vitry-Champfleury via Opéra), and U9 (station-Cormontreuil), along with the Tàd night service (starting at midnight), will remain unaffected.

The primary adjustment involves implementing Saturday timetables – which typically offer slightly reduced service – on lines that would normally operate on a friday schedule. This includes:

• The O1 line
• Bus lines U1 to U4 and U6 to U9
• The “city girl” line (details regarding this line are limited in the source material).

Pro tip – Check the GRM website or app for real-time updates on service disruptions. Saturday schedules mean fewer buses and trams, so allow extra travel time.

Information and Assistance Available to Passengers

Despite the disruptions, GRM assures passengers that the sales area at the mobility center next to the station will remain open duri