Eurostar services between London and Paris have been suspended following the discovery of an unexploded bomb from the Second World War on the railway tracks near Gare du Nord, impacting thousands of travellers.
Eurostar services connecting London and Paris have been suspended following the discovery of an unexploded bomb from the Second World War on the railway tracks in the vicinity of Gare du Nord, Europe's busiest train station. The bomb was uncovered during maintenance work undertaken overnight in the Saint-Denis suburb of Paris.
The national rail company, SNCF, confirmed the incident and indicated that the police requested the suspension of services at Gare du Nord, which will remain in effect until at least mid-morning. In light of this situation, Eurostar has cancelled four trains departing from London’s St Pancras station and the first six services moving in the opposite direction from Paris to London.
In an official statement, Eurostar informed passengers: “Due to an object on the tracks near Paris Gare du Nord, we are expecting disruption to our services this morning. Please change your journey for a different date of travel.” This disruption is expected to affect thousands of travellers reliant on Eurostar for cross-Channel transport, with reports indicating ten services have been cancelled as of Friday morning.
The discovery has led to crowds gathering at Gare du Nord, where many passengers were left waiting for updates regarding their travel plans. Eurostar advised all passengers travelling in the Paris to London direction to expect cancellations at least until 12:09 PM.
While Eurostar services between London and Paris face significant disruption, services to and from Brussels appear to remain unaffected at present.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative appears to be current, referencing recent events and ongoing disruptions, with no indications of being outdated or recycled from older reports.
Quotes check
Score:
8
Notes:
There is one official statement from Eurostar, but no direct quotes from specific individuals. The statement seems authentic and is likely original to this context.
Source reliability
Score:
10
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The narrative originates from The Times, a well-established and reputable publication known for its reliable reporting.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb is plausible, especially given the historical context of Paris. However, specific details about the bomb's type or exact location are not provided.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is likely accurate due to its recent nature, the reliability of the source, and the plausibility of the event. However, some details could not be verified independently.
