Works at Gières station

Works at Gières station will interrupt TER services between Grenoble and Chambéry as well as between Grenoble and Gap on 11 and 12 November 2026. Replacement buses are announced, and travelers departing from Grenoble will need to adjust their plans on those days.

Disruption affects key routes

The disruption affects two routes connecting the Grenoble area to Savoie and southern Alps. It occurs on a Wednesday public holiday, followed by a Thursday when professional travel and study trips resume for some users.

Partial service on Grenoble–Chambéry route

On the Grenoble–Chambéry route, trains will be interrupted during the two announced days. SNCF specifies that trains departing from or heading to Bourg-Saint-Maurice and Modane will continue to run between Montmélian and Chambéry. This clarification applies only to the Savoyard section and does not imply continued service to Grenoble.

Grenoble–Gap line also affected

The Grenoble–Gap line will also experience an interruption. Users of this route are already aware of a maintenance project: a rail closure is scheduled from 5 October to 6 November, with replacement buses. The 11 and 12 November disruption is a new period of service interruption, separate from this earlier phase.

Works focus on rail infrastructure

The common factor of both interruptions is the Grenoble-Universités-Gières station, east of the Grenoble area. The announced works concern rail infrastructure, and SNCF has not provided additional technical details or precise reopening times for each day.

Replacement buses available

Replacement buses are announced on the affected routes. Their existence is confirmed by SNCF, but travelers must check the schedules for each line to find passing times, pickup points, and connections. A journey that is usually direct by train may require a different organization, especially to reach another TER or a main line train.

Multiple lines referenced

The work page refers to the schedules of lines 60, Grenoble–Chambéry, and 63, Grenoble–Gap. It also invites consultation of the schedules for lines 02, 61, and 62, which serve other routes in the Grenoble area. However, not all these lines are fully closed; travelers should examine the specific route and date of their planned trip.

Local transport option available

For travel between Grenoble and Gières, SNCF reminds users of the M Réso urban network, accessible at its usual fares. Tram line B connects Grenoble Oxford to Gières Plaine des Sports, passing through the Gières station area. This local option can help reach a connection but does not replace a regional trip to Chambéry or Gap.

Information available online

The information has been disseminated in SNCF service alerts available on transport.data.gouv.fr. These alerts indicate the interruption of the two routes and the deployment of buses. Travelers should check the schedules for their specific date, as 11 November is a public holiday and connection solutions may differ from those on Thursday, 12 November.

Travelers directly affected

People traveling to Grenoble for work, study, or medical care, as well as those leaving the city for Savoie or Hautes-Alpes, are directly affected by these changes. Travel time and the availability of connections will depend on the replacement service chosen for their journey.

Key dates to remember

The two dates to remember are therefore 11 and 12 November. The circulation schedules published by TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes remain the reference point for choosing a departure and identifying the buses deployed around Grenoble and Gières.