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WW2 bomb defused on rail tracks near Paris after day of transport chaos

Unexploded device found near Gare du Nord, France’s busiest train terminal, halting Eurostar and other services

The Guardian - UK

This French railway rebrand has caught my eye

There are 25 logos to admire (plus the boring company one).

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Expert tips to save money on UK-France train travel – and what to do if you’re delayed

Here’s how to plan a multi-train, cross-Channel trip – including on Eurostar – without being out of pocket (or losing your mind)

The Independent UK

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Hundreds of passengers saved by emergency stop system after driver jumps from high-speed train

‘The security system worked exactly as planned,’ said French rail operator

The Independent UK

Train driver's suicide led to disruption on lines between Paris and Lyon

Police and rail chiefs confirmed on Wednesday that the travel disruption that affected thousands of passengers on Christmas Eve on lines to the south-east of Paris came after a driver jumped from the cabin of his speeding train.

Radio France Internationale

Christmas travel chaos: Thousands of SNCF passengers stranded for hours near Paris

Thousands of passengers faced significant delays on Christmas Eve as SNCF trains were blocked for several hours near Paris. The disruption, caused by a "person accident" on the high-speed Southeast line in southern Seine-et-Marne around 8pm, affected multiple long distance TGV and Ouigo services.

Radio France Internationale

Paris-Berlin Direct Daytime Highspeed Rail Link Launched

French and German rail operators launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin on Monday, in response to growing European demand for train travel.

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High-speed rail between Paris and Berlin aims to rival air travel

A new high-speed train service linking Paris and Berlin was launched on Monday – just in time for the Christmas travel season. Joint operators SNCF and Deutsche Bahn say they hope passengers will see it as a "greener" alternative to flying.

Radio France Internationale

Wheels in motion for railway strike action across France

The four trade unions at France's rail company SNCF are calling for a general strike and protest marches on Thursday, ahead of a rolling strike mid December. They are angry over the proposed dismantling of freight operations and the opening of regional lines to competition.

Radio France Internationale

Wave of strikes brewing as French budget cuts anger unions

French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has proposed €60 billion in cuts and tax hikes to tackle the country's debt.

Radio France Internationale

French rail unions call for strike action ahead of Christmas holidays

Trade unions at France's railway operator SNCF have called for an indefinite strike from next month that could disrupt train services during the upcoming Christmas holidays.

Radio France Internationale

New high-speed train to link Paris and Berlin launching in December

The service will be launched on 16 December and boost seat numbers by more than 300,000 a year

The Independent UK

High-speed Paris-to-Berlin rail link to launch in December

Daytime service will take about eight hours and will complement the night route that launched last year

The Guardian - UK

How to avoid French travel fines over new luggage restrictions

Passengers must adhere to new carry-on rules while travelling on trains

The Independent UK

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Storm Halts High-Speed Trains In Paris

A storm disrupts high-speed train traffic in France, impacting travelers during the Olympics and summer vacation departures.

The Independent UK

More Olympics travel woes as thousands stuck after storms cancel high-speed trains from Paris

It comes as hotels were forced to cut prices during the Olympics

France 24

French rail network vandalism: Investigators probe far-left connections, foreign links

Those responsible for the coordinated acts of sabotage that hit the French railway network on Friday, just before the Olympic Games' opening ceremony, are still unknown. Initial police investigations are looking at individuals connected with extreme left-wing groups. However, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has also raised the possibility of…

Radio France Internationale

Suspect arrested in connection with pre-Olympic attacks on France's rail network

A suspect has been arrested over the sabotage of France's TGV high-speed rail network that caused travel chaos ahead of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris.

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International Business Times

Fibre Optic Cables Targeted In New Infrastructure Attack In France

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed the rail network at the start of the Olympic Games, as new sabotage acts affected fibre optic cables in several areas.

Evening Standard

French telecoms network targeted by vandals as man arrested over rail attacks that caused Paris Olympics chaos

It came as a man was reportedly arrested after alleged attacks on France’s high-speed rail network that caused chaos to Eurostar services on Friday

International Business Times

French Police Arrest Ultra-left Activist After Sabotage Attacks: Source

The man was detained at Oissel in northern France on Sunday and had access keys to SNCF technical premises, tools and literature linked to the ultra-left, said the source, asking not to be named.

The Guardian - UK

Far left behind rail sabotage before Olympics, French minister suggests

Gérald Darmanin says activists may have been encouraged to carry out arson attacks that caused disruption

France 24

France probes possible involvement of far-left extremists in rail sabotage before Games ceremony

France was on Monday probing the possible involvement of ultra-left movements in attacks that paralysed parts of its high-speed rail network before the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on Friday, as new acts of sabotage affected fibre optic cables in several areas overnight from Sunday to Monday.

France 24

French rail authority SNCF says sabotage damage 'fully' repaired

French train services will return to normal starting Monday after being disrupted by coordinated acts of sabotage, the SNCF national rail operator said on Sunday.