Commuters in Paris will soon never have to catch another "RER" train again in their lives, with transport chiefs to get rid of the name, that has become synonymous with delays, breakdowns and strikes.

A strike on the RER trains in Paris on Thursday meant commuters faced travel disruption getting to and from work and to the city's airports. And the motive for the action has really riled Parisians.

Construction on the extension project started in 2015 and is expected to be fully completed in 2024. RER E Line extension project background Opened in 1999, the RER E line provides a horizontal link ...