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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

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

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

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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

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

This French railway rebrand has caught my eye

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

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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)

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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

The Independent UK

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

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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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Storm Halts High-Speed Trains In Paris

A storm disrupts high-speed train traffic in France, impacting travelers during the Olympics and summer vacation departures.

The Independent UK

More Olympics travel woes as thousands stuck after storms cancel high-speed trains from Paris

It comes as hotels were forced to cut prices during the Olympics

France 24

French rail network vandalism: Investigators probe far-left connections, foreign links

Those responsible for the coordinated acts of sabotage that hit the French railway network on Friday, just before the Olympic Games' opening ceremony, are still unknown. Initial police investigations are looking at individuals connected with extreme left-wing groups. However, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has also raised the possibility of…

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Suspect arrested in connection with pre-Olympic attacks on France's rail network

A suspect has been arrested over the sabotage of France's TGV high-speed rail network that caused travel chaos ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris.

International Business Times

Fibre Optic Cables Targeted In New Infrastructure Attack In France

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed the rail network at the start of the Olympic Games, as new sabotage acts affected fibre optic cables in several areas.

Evening Standard

French telecoms network targeted by vandals as man arrested over rail attacks that caused Paris Olympics chaos

It came as a man was reportedly arrested after alleged attacks on France’s high-speed rail network that caused chaos to Eurostar services on Friday

International Business Times

French Police Arrest Ultra-left Activist After Sabotage Attacks: Source

The man was detained at Oissel in northern France on Sunday and had access keys to SNCF technical premises, tools and literature linked to the ultra-left, said the source, asking not to be named.

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