Attack on France's high-speed train network ahead of the Olympics | DW News

French train operator SNCF has reported acts of intentional vandalism on several high-speed rail routes. The incidents, which have led to disruption, come immediately ahead of the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

What we know so far
"This is a massive attack on a large scale to paralyze the TGV network," SNCF told the AFP news agency. The operator added that many routes would have to be canceled and the situation would last "at least all weekend while repairs are conducted." By mid-morning, the company said some 800,000 passengers were affected. Traffic on the high-speed line between Lille and Paris has been cut off since 5:15 a.m. after "a malicious act in the Arras area," according to SNCF. On the route between Paris and eastern France, the company said vandalism between Metz and Nancy was seriously disrupting traffic. Traffic was also cut on the Atlantic line after "an act of vandalism near Courtalain," where the tracks divide for Brittany and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. "Deliberate fires were started to damage our installations. SNCF network teams are already on site to carry out the diagnosis and begin repairs," the broadcaster BFMTV reported SNCF as saying. According to the channel, there were also thwarted sabotage attempts on the southeastern line from Paris.

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[williamschlenger]

It looks like they're preparing for war not Olympics.

[JackIsNotInTheBox]

Safer than Chicago lol That's not really a high bar...

[masonhancock]

Better call all those new engineers and scientists to fix this!

[Amorphous]

When has it become necessary to mobilize such massive forces for security of Olympic games in Western Europe?

[Meteyard]

Islamists or Russia, what’s on your bingo card?

[hamzasyed]

Celine Dion is not even French. Love the Canadian representation though.

[jimbojones]

Why is all that security required with all your new doctors and scientists?😂😂😂

[AnotherMartinez]

Well, well, well … who could be the perpetrators?

[nedludd]

Are these costs on the Games balance sheet?

[reyesarg]

It's saddening that that's what is has come down to. We are afraid of attacks on celebrations.

[albertteng]

With that number of security forces armed with high powered weapons, youd think paris is in a state of war. How can you enjoy the games when you have fear at the back of your mind.

[SamLesGo]

Welcome to the olympic games of Security

[cake]

Unless the culprits are apprehended, what will happen next? Just thinking about it is frightening.

[User_ussr_]

Wow beautiful cultural enrichment, diversity is our strength. Now import more people France.

[akarna]

Insane how people let it come to this point that they are unsafe in their own country.

[treasashijo]

Enjoy the distribution of peace by peace candidates

[phillipwong]

You will please American tourists when they see guns for security so they feel more at home. 😂

[ZediBaptista]

Unfortunately, I very much doubt celine dion will be performing anything at all due to her serious health condition.

[joebaillar]

This is the worst reporting I’ve ever seen on DW

[AnthonyCarroll-ueuv]

Quick question, were these systems run on Windows?