Official announcements from SNCF

France's High-Speed Rail Network Sabotaged by Arson Attacks Hours Before Paris Olympics

Jul 26, 2024, 07:25 AM

France's high-speed rail network has been severely disrupted by coordinated acts of sabotage, including arson attacks, just hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The state-owned railway operator SNCF reported that several lines were targeted, causing massive disruption to traffic. The incidents have affected three high-speed train routes and have left thousands of passengers stranded across the country. Eurostar services were also impacted. Security measures have been heightened as the attacks have raised concerns about the safety of the Olympic Games.