A World War II-era bomb discovered near the tracks of Gare du Nord, one of Paris’ busiest train stations, has caused major travel disruptions, the French national railway company TER announced on Friday.
The unexploded bomb has affected local metro services, as well as national and international train routes, including Eurostar services to London, Brussels, and Amsterdam.
At least four Eurostar trains scheduled to depart from Gare du Nord on Friday morning were cancelled, according to the company’s website.
The bomb was found 2.5 km (1.55 miles) from the train station, in the middle of the train tracks, the H line said. Train traffic would be disrupted until the de-mining operation was completed.
French police have not yet provided further details, and Eurostar has not responded to requests for comment. Officials are expected to manage the situation swiftly to minimise disruptions.
Gare du Nord is one of Europe’s busiest railway stations, serving millions of passengers every year. The discovery of unexploded WWII ordnance is not uncommon in France, where remnants of past conflicts are still occasionally found.
Melissa Enoch
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