Published 07/26/2024 7:15:00 a.m.

French rail lines disrupted by ‘coordinated sabotage’ ahead of Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

French rail lines were disrupted by coordinated sabotage, causing severe commuter delays expected to last until the weekend.
Eurostar reported that high-speed trains to and from Paris are being diverted due to these malicious acts.
The SNCF experienced vandalism, including arson, affecting the high-speed network shortly before the Olympics opening ceremony.

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BBC News

French high-speed rail 'sabotaged' before Olympic ceremony

Rail company SNCF says 800,000 passengers have been affected by disruptions to train services.

07/26/2024 7:15:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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News18 India

France's High-speed Rail Network Hit by Arson Attacks

The attacks were launched as Paris prepares for the opening ceremony, with 7,500 athletes, 300,000 spectators and an audience of VIPs.

07/26/2024 7:22:38 a.m.·India

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The Hindu

French train lines hit by ’malicious acts’ disrupting traffic ahead of Olympics, rail company says

The French national rail company SNCF says high-speed lines have been hit by several “malicious acts” that have heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk Olympics opening ceremony

07/26/2024 7:52:27 a.m.·India

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CTV News

Suspected train sabotage, bad weather dampen spirits ahead of Paris opening ceremony

The Paris Olympics are getting off to a rough start, with suspected acts of sabotage targeting France's flagship high-speed rail network.

07/26/2024 12:43:00 p.m.·Canada

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The Independent

French train lines hit by 'malicious acts' disrupting traffic ahead of Olympics, rail company says

The French national rail company SNCF said Friday that high-speed lines were hit by several “malicious acts” that heavily disrupted traffic on the day of the high-risk Olympics opening ceremony

07/26/2024 7:14:28 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Arsonists attack French rail network hours before Olympic ceremony

Arsonists attacked France's high-speed rail network early Friday, setting fires that paralyzed train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

07/26/2024 11:16:34 a.m.·Canada

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