Transilien line L: disruptions, interruptions and real-time traffic news

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis, Laurent de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 9, 2025 at 06:05 p.m. · Published on April 26, 2024 at 02:27 p.m.
Should we expect any disruption on Transilien line L today, due to a strike or industrial action? Click here for real-time traffic information on this commuter train line, so you can plan ahead.

Introduced into service in 2004, line L of the Transilien SNCF network now serves 36 stops spread over some 40 communes, along a 76 km route. This commuter train crosses Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines and Val-d'Oise, linking the inner and outer suburbs of Paris. In the event of a strike or industrial action, traffic on the L line can be severely disrupted, which is why it's important to check the real-time information regularly.

Within the capital, the L line has two stops, the first at Gare Saint Lazare, in the 8tharrondissement of Paris, close to Paris's department stores and with connections to lines 3, 9, 12, 13 and 14 of the Paris metro, RER lines A and E, and line J of the Transilien network. It then passes through Pont Cardinet, in Paris's 17th arrondissement, on the Batignolles side, before joining the inner suburbs of the Hauts-de-Seine, passing through the towns of Clichy-la-Garenne, Levallois-Perret, Asnières-sur-Seine and Courbevoie, before dividing into several sections.

Along its route, line L provides connections to La Défense, the business district with its many skyscrapers, and to metro line 1, as well as to towns whose beautiful heritage is well worth a visit, such as Versailles, home to the famous Château du Roi Soleil, Saint-Cloud, Sèvres, Maisons-Lafitte, Marly-le-Roi and Louveciennes.

Would you like to be kept informed of current and future disruptions on the Transilien L line? With disrupted or interrupted traffic, cancelled trains,unforeseen incidents and other hazards, we'll keep you informed in real time about traffic on this Paris suburban train.

  • Line L: La Défense <> Versailles-Rive Droite / Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche 01/05–02/06:
    Period: Weeknights starting at 10:10 p.m.
    Dates: from Monday, January 5 to Friday, February 6.
    Service is suspended between:
    - La Défense and Versailles Rive Droite
    - La Défense and Saint-Nom la Bretèche
    The last trains operating normally are:
    - Departing from Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 10:26 p.m.
    - Departing from Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 10:12 p.m.
    - Departing from Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 10:11 p.m.
    - Departing from Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare at 10:18 p.m.
    Reason: maintenance work.
  • Line L: Paris St-Lazare <> La Défense 02/08, 02/14-15, 03/07-08:
    Dates and periods: Saturdays, February 14 and March 7, from 11:30 PM, and Sundays, February 8, 15, and March 8, until 7:30 AM.
    Train services will be suspended between Paris Saint-Lazare and La Défense. Enhancement of regular lines:
    - Bus 94, from Gare Saint-Lazare to Pont Cardinet and Pont de Levallois-Bécon Metro. Rearrangements on regular lines:
    - Buses 178 and 275 between Bécon les Bruyères and La Défense. Last trains operating normally on Saturdays:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 11:26 PM
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 11:12 PM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 11:41 PM
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM First trains operating normally on Sundays:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 7:20 AM
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 7:17 AM
    - Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare at 6:49 AM Reason: maintenance work.
  • Line L: Paris St-Lazare <> La Défense – Service disruptions scheduled for February 8, and from February 14 to 15, as well as March 7 to 8:
    Dates and periods: Saturday, February 14 and March 7, starting from 11:30 PM; Sundays, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 AM.
    Traffic will be halted between Paris Saint-Lazare and La Défense. Enhanced regular services: - Bus 94, from Gare Saint-Lazare to Pont Cardinet and Pont de Levallois-Bécon Metro. Service adjustments on regular lines: - Buses 178 and 275 between Bécon les Bruyères and La Défense. Last trains operating normally on Saturdays: - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 11:26 PM - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 11:12 PM - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 11:41 PM - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM First trains operating normally on Sundays: - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 7:20 AM - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 7:17 AM - Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare at 6:49 AM Reason: maintenance work.
  • L: Paris <> Nanterre University / Maisons-Laffitte 08, 14-15/02, 07-08/03:
    Dates and periods: On Saturday, February 14 and March 7, starting at 11:30 PM, and on Sundays, February 8 and 15, as well as March 8, until 7:30 AM.
    Traffic will be interrupted between:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Nanterre University.
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Maisons-Laffitte.
    A replacement bus service will operate between Pont Cardinet and Nanterre University / Sartrouville, stopping at intermediate stations. To access or leave the stations at La Défense, Nanterre University, Houilles Carrières-sur-Seine, Sartrouville, and Maisons-Laffitte, travelers are advised to use the RER A branches to Poissy or Cergy-le-Haut.
    Last trains operating normally:
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre University: 11:29 PM
    - From Nanterre University to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:30 PM
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 11:14 PM
    - From Maisons-Laffitte to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:06 PM
    First trains operating normally:
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre University: 7:42 AM – 8:01 AM
    - From Nanterre University to Paris Saint-Lazare: 7:21 AM – 7:38 AM
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 7:27 AM – 7:52 AM
    Reason: Maintenance work.
  • L : Paris <> Nanterre University / Maisons-Laffitte 08, 14-15/02, 07-08/03 :
    Dates and Schedule: Trains will be disrupted on Saturday, February 14 and March 7 starting from 11:30 PM, as well as Sunday, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 AM.
    The following routes will be affected:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare <-> Nanterre Université
    - Paris Saint-Lazare <-> Maisons-Laffitte.
    A replacement bus service will operate between Pont Cardinet and Nanterre Université / Sartrouville, with stops at intermediate stations. To access or leave stations such as La Défense, Nanterre Université, Houilles Carrières-sur-Seine, Sartrouville, and Maisons-Laffitte, it’s recommended to use the RER A line’s Poissy or Cergy le Haut branches.
    Final trains running normally:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 11:29 PM
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:30 PM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 11:14 PM
    - Maisons-Laffitte to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:06 PM
    First trains departing normally in the morning:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 7:42 AM – 8:01 AM
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 7:21 AM – 7:38 AM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 7:27 AM – 7:52 AM
    Reason: maintenance work.
  • Line L: St-Cloud <-> Versailles-R.D / St-Nom la Bret. 09-27/02:
    Period: Weeknights, starting from 9:10 PM.
    Dates: from Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 27.
    Traffic will be suspended between Saint-Cloud and Versailles Rive Droite, as well as between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom la Bretèche.
    A replacement bus service will operate between Saint-Cloud and Versailles Rive Droite, and between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom la Bretèche, stopping at intermediate stations.
    The last trains running on schedule are:
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite: 9:56 PM
    - From Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare: 10:12 PM
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche: 9:14 PM
    - From Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare: 9:48 PM
    Additional information:
    - The 9:41 PM train departing from Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche will only go as far as Marly le Roi. A replacement bus service will run between Marly le Roi and Saint-Nom la Bretèche, with stops at the Etang la Ville station.
    Reason: maintenance works.
  • Line L: St-Cloud <> Versailles-R.D / St-Nom la Bret. 09-27/02:
    Period: Weekdays starting at 9:10 PM.
    Dates: from Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 27.
    Train services will be suspended between Saint-Cloud and Versailles Rive Droite, as well as between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom la Bretèche.
    A replacement bus service will operate between Saint-Cloud and Versailles Rive Droite, as well as between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom la Bretèche, with stops at intermediate stations.
    The last trains running normally are:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 9:56 PM
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 10:12 PM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 9:14 PM
    - Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare at 9:48 PM
    Additional information:
    - The 9:41 PM train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche will only go as far as Marly-le-Roi. A replacement bus will operate between Marly-le-Roi and Saint-Nom la Bretèche, with stops at Etang-la-Ville station.
    Reason: construction works.
  • Line L: St-Cloud <> Versailles-R.D / St-Nom la Bret. 09-27/02:
    Period: Weeknights, starting from 9:10 PM.
    Dates: Monday, February 9th through Friday, February 27th.
    Train service will be suspended between Saint-Cloud and Versailles Rive Droite, as well as between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom la Bretèche.
    A replacement bus service is being arranged for routes between Saint-Cloud and Versailles Rive Droite, and between Saint-Cloud and Saint-Nom la Bretèche, with stops at intermediate stations.
    The last trains running as usual are:
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite: 9:56 PM
    - From Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare: 10:12 PM
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche: 9:14 PM
    - From Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare: 9:48 PM
    Additional information:
    - The 9:41 PM train departing from Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche will be limited to Marly le Roi. A replacement bus will operate between Marly le Roi and Saint-Nom la Bretèche, stopping at the Étang la Ville station.
    Reason: Maintenance work.
  • Line L: Paris St-Lazare <> La Défense – Service disruptions scheduled for February 8, and February 14-15, as well as March 7-8.
    Dates and Times: On Saturday, February 14 and March 7, starting at 11:30 PM, as well as Sunday, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 AM.
    Traffic will be halted between Paris Saint-Lazaire and La Défense. Enhanced regular service:
    - Bus lines 94 (from Gare Saint-Lazare to Pont Cardinet and Pont de Levallois-Bécon Metro). Service adjustments for regular lines:
    - Buses 178 and 275 between Bécon les Bruyères and La Défense. Last trains operating normally on Saturdays:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 11:26 PM.
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 11:12 PM.
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 11:41 PM.
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM. First trains running normally on Sundays:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 7:20 AM.
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM.
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 7:17 AM.
    - Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare at 6:49 AM. Reason: Maintenance work.
  • L : Paris <> Nanterre University / Maisons-Laffitte 08, 14-15/02, 07-08/03:
    Dates and periods: on Saturday, February 14 and March 7, starting from 11:30 PM, and on Sundays, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 AM.
    Traffic will be interrupted between:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Nanterre Université
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Maisons-Laffitte
    A replacement bus service will operate between Pont Cardinet and Nanterre Université / Sartrouville, serving intermediate stations. To reach or leave La Défense, Nanterre Université, Houilles Carrières-sur-Seine, Sartrouville, and Maisons-Laffitte stations, we recommend using the RER A branch to Poissy or Cergy le Haut.
    Last trains running normally:
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 11:29 PM
    - From Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:30 PM
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 11:14 PM
    - From Maisons-Laffitte to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:06 PM
    First trains resuming normal service:
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 7:42 AM – 8:01 AM
    - From Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 7:21 AM – 7:38 AM
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 7:27 AM – 7:52 AM
    Reason: maintenance work.
  • L : Paris <> Nanterre University / Maisons-Laffitte 08, 14-15/02, 07-08/03 :
    Dates and Periods: On Saturday, February 14 and March 7, starting at 11:30 PM, and on Sunday, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 AM.
    The traffic will be interrupted between:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Nanterre Université
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Maisons-Laffitte.
    A replacement bus service will be available between Pont Cardinet and Nanterre Université / Sartrouville, with stops at intermediate stations. To access or leave the stations at La Défense, Nanterre Université, Houilles Carrières-sur-Seine, Sartrouville, and Maisons-Laffitte, we recommend using the RER A branch lines to Poissy or Cergy le Haut.
    Last trains running on schedule:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 11:29 PM
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:30 PM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 11:14 PM
    - Maisons-Laffitte to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:06 PM
    First trains departing on schedule:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 7:42 AM – 8:01 AM
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 7:21 AM – 7:38 AM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 7:27 AM – 7:52 AM
    Reason: maintenance works.
  • Line L: Paris St-Lazare <> La Défense from February 8th, then February 14-15, and again March 7-8:
    Dates and periods: Saturdays, February 14 and March 7, starting from 11:30 PM; Sundays, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 AM.
    Traffic is suspended between Paris Saint-Lazare and La Défense. Enhancements to regular services include:
    - Bus lines 94, connecting Gare Saint-Lazare, Pont Cardinet, Pont de Levallois-Bécon, and the Metro. Updates on regular lines include:
    - Buses 178 and 275 running between Bécon les Bruyères and La Défense. The last trains operating normally on Saturdays are:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 11:26 PM
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 11:12 PM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 11:41 PM
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM
    The first trains running normally on Sundays are:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 7:20 AM
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 AM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 7:17 AM
    - Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare at 6:49 AM
    Reason: maintenance work.
  • Line L: Paris Saint-Lazare ↔ La Défense 02/08, 15-16/02, 07-08/03:
    Dates and periods: Saturdays, February 14 and March 7, from 11:30 p.m., and Sundays, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 a.m.
    Transit between Paris Saint-Lazare and La Défense will be suspended. Enhanced regular service:
    - Bus lines 94, between Gare Saint-Lazare, Pont Cardinet, and Pont de Levallois-Bécon Metro station. Postponements on regular lines:
    - Buses 178 and 275 between Bécon les Bruyères and La Défense. The last trains operating normally on Saturdays:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 11:26 p.m.
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 11:12 p.m.
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 11:41 p.m.
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 a.m.
    The first trains operating normally on Sundays:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Versailles Rive Droite at 7:20 a.m.
    - Versailles Rive Droite to Paris Saint-Lazare at 7:03 a.m.
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Saint-Nom la Bretèche at 7:17 a.m.
    - Saint-Nom la Bretèche to Paris Saint-Lazare at 6:49 a.m.
    Reason: maintenance work.
  • L: Paris <> Nanterre University / Maisons-Laffitte 08, 14-15/02, 07-08/03:
    Dates and Schedule: On Saturday, February 14 and March 7, starting from 11:30 p.m., and on Sundays, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 a.m.
    The train services will be interrupted between:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Nanterre Université
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Maisons-Laffitte.
    A replacement bus service will operate between Pont Cardinet and Nanterre Université / Sartrouville, serving key intermediate stations. To access or leave stations such as La Défense, Nanterre Université, Houilles Carrières sur Seine, Sartrouville, and Maisons-Laffitte, commuters are advised to take the RER A branch towards Poissy or Cergy le Haut.
    Last trains running normally before the disruption:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 11:29 p.m.
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:30 p.m.
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 11:14 p.m.
    - Maisons-Laffitte to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:06 p.m.
    First trains resuming normal operation after the work:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 7:42 a.m. – 8:01 a.m.
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 7:21 a.m. – 7:38 a.m.
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 7:27 a.m. – 7:52 a.m.
    Reason: maintenance work.
  • L: Paris <> Nanterre University / Maisons-Laffitte 08, 14-15/02, 07-08/03:
    Dates and Periods: On Saturday, February 14 and March 7, starting from 11:30 PM, and on Sundays, February 8, 15, and March 8 until 7:30 AM.
    Travel disruptions will occur between:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Nanterre Université
    - Paris Saint-Lazare and Maisons-Laffitte.
    A replacement bus service will operate between Pont Cardinet and Nanterre Université / Sartrouville, serving intermediate stations.
    To reach or leave La Défense, Nanterre Université, Houilles Carrières-sur-Seine, Sartrouville, and Maisons-Laffitte stations, we recommend using the RER A line branches to Poissy or Cergy le Haut.
    Last trains operating normally:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 11:29 PM
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:30 PM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 11:14 PM
    - Maisons-Laffitte to Paris Saint-Lazare: 11:06 PM
    First trains to run normally:
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Nanterre Université: 7:42 AM – 8:01 AM
    - Nanterre Université to Paris Saint-Lazare: 7:21 AM – 7:38 AM
    - Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 7:27 AM – 7:52 AM
    Reason: construction works.
  • Line L: Sartrouville <> Maisons-Laffitte from February 23 to 27:
    Period: starting at 9:50 PM
    Dates: from Monday, February 23 to Friday, February 27.
    Train service is suspended between Sartrouville and Maisons-Laffitte.
    Trains running between Paris Saint-Lazare and Sartrouville:
    - Nanterre Université station will not be served.
    - Regular trains between Paris Saint-Lazare and Nanterre Université will operate as usual.
    A replacement bus service is provided, stopping at intermediate stations, between:
    - La Garenne-Colombes and Nanterre Université.
    - Nanterre Université and Cergy le Haut.
    - Nanterre Université and Poissy.
    The last trains running normally are:
    - From Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte: 9:50 PM
    - From Maisons-Laffitte to Paris Saint-Lazare: 10:04 PM
    Additional information:
    - The train scheduled at 12:29 AM from Paris Saint-Lazare to Maisons-Laffitte has been canceled.
    Reason: maintenance work.

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