21.  Service for suburban trains in the northern sector was severely interrupted, and buses were put in service to that passengers could get to their destinations.

22.  Suburban trains ran sporadically, and buses either crawled along in heavy traffic, or stood still in protest.

23.  Some visitors seemed not to be worried, as the suburban RER train that was hit mostly serves commuters from southern suburbs.

24.  Some suburban trains and metro lines in Paris were partially affected.

25.  Suburban train traffic was nearly normal, although some lines were running at half their usual levels.

26.  Suburban trains ran sporadically while the Paris metro system was brought virtually to a standstill.

27.  Suburban trains ran sporadically Wednesday, and packed buses either crawled along in heavy traffic during the rush hour, or stood still in protest.

28.  Suburban trains were also disrupted, with just one in four operating on some lines.

29.  Suburban trains were also severely disrupted, with just one in four operating on some lines.

30.  The transport strike was the latest protest against a growing security problem on suburban trains, buses and the Metro system.