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Olympics Opening Day Marred by Train Disruptions in France Due to ‘Malicious Acts,’ Service Slowly Resuming
High-speed trains across France have been affected by several 'malicious acts,' causing disruptions on the day of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
France ‘s national rail company SNCF reported Friday that high-speed trains across the country were affected by several “malicious acts,” causing significant disruptions on the day of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. The incidents, described by SNCF as a series of coordinated overnight events, impacted travel to and from London via the Channel Tunnel, as well as to Belgium and across western, northern and eastern France, per a report from the Associated Press. At London’s St. Pancras station, Eurostar passengers were advised of potential hour-long delays due to overhead power supply issues, adding to the transportation challenges on this high-profile day for France.
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