# Autumn, seasonal challenge for SNCF train punctuality

> Every autumn, crushed dead leaves on the rails make the tracks slippery and cause train delays and cancellations. A recurring phenomenon for SNCF at this time of year.

**In brief**: Transport event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 8 November 2026 at 13:26. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 8 November 2026 at 14:30.

- Category: Transport
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 8 November 2026 at 13:26
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 14:30
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/13189-autumn-seasonal-challenge-for-sncf-train-punctuality

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Feuilles mortes sur les voies, rails glissants… Pourquoi l’automne est un vrai défi pour la SNCF ?](https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4261287-20261108-feuilles-mortes-voies-rails-glissants-pourquoi-automne-vrai-defi-sncf?at_medium=display&at_campaign=149) — 20 Minutes, 8 November 2026 at 13:26
- [Feuilles mortes sur les voies , rails glissants … Pourquoi lautomne est un vrai défi pour la SNCF ?](https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4261287-20261108-feuilles-mortes-voies-rails-glissants-pourquoi-automne-vrai-defi-sncf) — 20 Minutes, 8 November 2026 at 14:30

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Autumn, seasonal challenge for SNCF train punctuality”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/13189-autumn-seasonal-challenge-for-sncf-train-punctuality
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