Eurostar Services Disrupted by WWII Bomb Discovery
Travelers relying on Eurostar trains between London and Paris faced significant disruptions after an unexploded Second World War bomb was discovered in France. This incident occurred on one of the busiest travel days of the week for the Channel Tunnel train line.
A Eurostar spokesperson announced that passengers were advised to reschedule their journeys for a later date, stating, “We are expecting disruption to our services this morning.”
- Four trains departing from London’s St Pancras station were cancelled on Friday morning.
- The first six trains scheduled to leave Paris for London were also cancelled.
- Additionally, all services heading to northern France have been suspended.
France’s national train operator, SNCF, confirmed that trains would be halted at the Gare du Nord station until mid-morning at the request of local police. They urged travelers to postpone their trips due to the situation.
The Gare du Nord serves as a major transit hub in Europe, connecting international destinations in northern France, as well as providing access to the main airport in Paris and serving numerous regional commuters.
It is not uncommon for bombs from the First and Second World Wars to be found in France; however, such discoveries in highly populated areas are relatively rare. The unexploded bomb was located on the tracks about a mile north of the Gare du Nord, prompting immediate suspension of all services in and out of the station.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
