Press Release: Employment: Commission welcomes new French rules on working conditions for rail workers; infringement case closed

The European Commission welcomed on 24 June 2010 new French rules on working conditions in the international rail sector that mean that France now complies with its obligations under EU law in this area (laid down in Directive 2005/47/EC). The Directive lays down minimum working condition standards, such as driving times, breaks and daily and weekly rest periods. As a result, the Commission has now closed its infringement case against France.