Arson attacks block high-speed train lines ahead of Paris Olympics

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One in four Eurostar trains will be cancelled on Friday and over the weekend following “co-ordinated” vandalism which caused disruption ahead of the Olympics in France.

The rail operator, which runs international services from London St Pancras, confirmed 25% of its trains would no longer run on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Several of its trains to Paris had been cancelled while others were diverted or subject to delays because of the ongoing issues over the Channel, with customers told to cancel their trips where possible.

The disruption comes hours ahead of the opening of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and as millions embark on summer getaways.

French rail company SNCF said a series of incidents overnight had affected travel to and from London beneath the Channel, to Belgium and across the west, north and east of France.

French prime minister Gabriel Attal said the vandals strategically targeted the main routes from the north, east and west towards Paris, the Associated Press news agency reported.

Sir Keir Starmer’s spokeswoman said the situation was “concerning” and “incredibly frustrating”.

Eurostar said customers were being informed via email, text and on the Eurostar website.

Any affected passengers can cancel or refund their tickets or modify their journey free of charge.

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Travel warning issued as Eurostar trains cancelled and diverted due to 'acts of malice' ahead of Paris Olympics

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Still more frequent trains than I get in Wales

SamBrett
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Surprised they haven't blamed Russia yet, or have they .

Meld
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Those Taxi and Coach drivers are really getting militant!! 😲 🚕 🚌

JohnDoe-txlq
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It was Remy from Ratatouille, he ate the cable and is no more.

adenwellsmith
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They blamed Russia I think it just easier to point the finger at them instead of the truth.

claireday
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Great factual reporting. Managed to avoid pointing the finger at Putin, which would be hilarious, if it weren't true of other MSM.

karinburt
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To be expected. Carry on with the cultural inclusion.

yutub
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The guy I sent the memo to must be I told him to disrupt trans not oooopppsss😂

Tezo
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First thing they say
RUSSIA DID IT RUSSIA RUSSIA
When its their own people hitting back at their government 😂

cleolector
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Theyre trying to blame russia 😂 we all know whose respondible for thie

dcarter
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Putin Pu Pu Pu tin Puputi Puti HE’S THE ONE!!!

holdfast
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How many times, it's Railway lines NOT train lines.

IainDavies-zl
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Stop the olympics don’t let it happen.

johnmpainter