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Eurostar chaos as bomb threat at Calais station leaves trains unable to move
A bomb alert at Calais-Fréthun station temporarily stopped Eurostar trains from passing through, French authorities said. The disruption caused delays to some services to and from London.
Officials advised the public to be careful, but the article gives no further details about the alert, its cause or how long the disruption would last. It does not report any injuries or confirm whether a device was found.
In short
- A bomb alert halted trains through Calais-Fréthun.
- Some Eurostar services to and from London were delayed.
- Authorities urged the public to be careful.
Explained simply
Calais-Fréthun is a railway station in northern France, on the high-speed route used by Eurostar trains between London and mainland Europe. Eurostar services cross the Channel through the Channel Tunnel, linking London with destinations including Paris and Brussels.
French authorities oversee safety at stations in France, while Eurostar operates the passenger trains. A security alert can lead authorities to restrict access or stop trains while they assess the situation, affecting passengers travelling in either direction.
The route is an important link for cross-Channel travel, so disruption can affect journeys beyond the station where it begins. Passengers may need to check their train operator’s updates when services are affected.