Eurostar has announced significant delays and an increase in cancellations for a second day due to a "cable theft" near its station in Lille, France. The company strongly advised travelers to either cancel or postpone their plans, as disruptions have extended into Wednesday following an already challenging situation on Tuesday, which was marred by two tragic fatalities on the high-speed line linking Lille and Paris.
Concerns about safety and sabotage in Europe have heightened, as this incident follows a series of previous disruptions related to rail services due to cable theft and vandalism. Notably, a cable theft in Spain stranded more than 10,000 travelers in May, while last July saw arsonists targeting French rail lines prior to the Paris Olympics, damaging critical signal stations.
The motivations behind the recent cable theft remain unclear, and railway experts highlight the French rail network's vulnerability to these criminal acts due to its extensive and complex structure. Eurostar's troubles underscore an ongoing challenge for rail operators in maintaining safety and reliability against such disruptions.
Concerns about safety and sabotage in Europe have heightened, as this incident follows a series of previous disruptions related to rail services due to cable theft and vandalism. Notably, a cable theft in Spain stranded more than 10,000 travelers in May, while last July saw arsonists targeting French rail lines prior to the Paris Olympics, damaging critical signal stations.
The motivations behind the recent cable theft remain unclear, and railway experts highlight the French rail network's vulnerability to these criminal acts due to its extensive and complex structure. Eurostar's troubles underscore an ongoing challenge for rail operators in maintaining safety and reliability against such disruptions.
