Bomb scare halts trains at Calais, delays Eurostar services

Rail services experienced a temporary disruption at the Calais-Fréthun station in northern France on Thursday morning following a bomb threat. The incident impacted both domestic and international train routes operating through the hub.

The French national railway company, SNCF, confirmed that train operations resumed later in the day after gendarmerie forces cleared the area. This restoration allowed traffic to flow normally once again.

Eurostar London-Paris delays

Eurostar, the operator of high-speed international trains, reported that several services between London and Paris were affected. Because these specific routes pass through the Calais-Fréthun station, the security alert caused delays for trains traveling from and to London.

Pattern of false threats

This alarm occurred amidst a broader wave of recent bomb threats and false reports across France and other European nations. These incidents have targeted various sectors, including flights, schools, and in some cases, media institutions.

Authorities have not yet determined whether Thursday’s threat is linked to any of the previous incidents reported in the region.