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How Eurostar Train Cancellations Could Affect Your Travel — Power Outage Sparks Chaos, Passengers Seen Walking on Tracks

A power outage near Paris cancels 17 Eurostar trains, delays others, leaving passengers stranded.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5, 2025

Eurostar should be running normally by Tuesday morning after power outage, SNCF says

The widespread disruption on one of Europe's busiest international railway routes on Monday happened during the peak summer travel season.

Euronews · Aug 4, 2025

Cable Theft In North France Disrupts Eurostar Traffic

The theft of cables along train tracks in northern France on Wednesday disrupted Eurostar trips between London and Paris for a second day in a row, the company and French railway operator said.

International Business Times · Jun 25, 2025

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French rail unions call for nationwide strike from Monday

Train drivers and controllers are planning to strike between 5 May and 11 May – a period that includes a holiday weekend. Rail workers are protesting over wages and scheduling issues.

Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2025

Railways were essential to carrying out the Holocaust – decades later, corporate reckoning continues

The Holocaust could not have happened without the railways.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

First glimpse inside France’s new high-speed TGV trains designed to ‘flow like a river’

TGV Inoui trains will take to the tracks in 2026

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Eurostar Cancellations Today: How To Get A Refund And Where Did The Bomb Come From

Eurostar services between Paris, London, and Brussels were suspended after an unexploded WWII bomb was discovered near Gare du Nord, causing major travel disruptions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 7, 2025

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Thousands Stranded As WWII Bomb Paralyses Paris Train Station

The unearthing of a 500-kilogram World War II bomb near tracks outside Paris on Friday halted traffic and stranded thousands of passengers in one of the biggest rail disruptions in the French capital in years.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025

Eurostar trains cancelled after World War II bomb found near Paris Gare du Nord

Eurostar services from Paris were cancelled on Friday after a World War II bomb was found on tracks leading to Gare du Nord, France's busiest terminal.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7, 2025

Eurostar - latest: All London to Paris trains cancelled today after WWII bomb defused near Gare du Nord station

Thousands of passengers face disruption after unexploded device discovered near line in Paris suburb

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Eurostar latest LIVE: London to Paris trains resume as WW2 bomb discovery prompts evacuations

Disruption leaves crowds of passengers stranded at London’s St Pancras International and Gare du Nord in Paris

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

WW2 bomb defused on rail tracks near Paris after day of transport chaos

Unexploded device found near Gare du Nord, France’s busiest train terminal, halting Eurostar and other services

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

This French railway rebrand has caught my eye

There are 25 logos to admire (plus the boring company one).

Creative Bloq · Jan 11, 2025

Expert tips to save money on UK-France train travel – and what to do if you’re delayed

Here’s how to plan a multi-train, cross-Channel trip – including on Eurostar – without being out of pocket (or losing your mind)

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

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The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Hundreds of passengers saved by emergency stop system after driver jumps from high-speed train

‘The security system worked exactly as planned,’ said French rail operator

Radio France Internationale · Dec 25, 2024

Train driver's suicide led to disruption on lines between Paris and Lyon

Police and rail chiefs confirmed on Wednesday that the travel disruption that affected thousands of passengers on Christmas Eve on lines to the south-east of Paris came after a driver jumped from the cabin of his speeding train.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 25, 2024

Christmas travel chaos: Thousands of SNCF passengers stranded for hours near Paris

Thousands of passengers faced significant delays on Christmas Eve as SNCF trains were blocked for several hours near Paris. The disruption, caused by a "person accident" on the high-speed Southeast line in southern Seine-et-Marne around 8pm, affected multiple long distance TGV and Ouigo services.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024

Paris-Berlin Direct Daytime Highspeed Rail Link Launched

French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.

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Radio France Internationale · Dec 16, 2024

High-speed rail between Paris and Berlin aims to rival air travel

A new high-speed train service linking Paris and Berlin was launched on Monday – just in time for the Christmas travel season. Joint operators SNCF and Deutsche Bahn say they hope passengers will see it as a "greener" alternative to flying.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 21, 2024

Wheels in motion for railway strike action across France

The four trade unions at France's rail company SNCF are calling for a general strike and protest marches on Thursday, ahead of a rolling strike mid December. They are angry over the proposed dismantling of freight operations and the opening of regional lines to competition.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2024

Wave of strikes brewing as French budget cuts anger unions

French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has proposed €60 billion in cuts and tax hikes to tackle the country's debt.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2024

French rail unions call for strike action ahead of Christmas holidays

Trade unions at France's railway operator SNCF have called for an indefinite strike from next month that could disrupt train services during the upcoming Christmas holidays.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

New high-speed train to link Paris and Berlin launching in December

The service will be launched on 16 December and boost seat numbers by more than 300,000 a year

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2024

High-speed Paris-to-Berlin rail link to launch in December

Daytime service will take about eight hours and will complement the night route that launched last year

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2024

How to avoid French travel fines over new luggage restrictions

Passengers must adhere to new carry-on rules while travelling on trains

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