France’s high-speed rail network faced major disruptions on Friday that authorities have blamed on coordinated “malicious acts,” just hours before the country’s capital is set to host the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympic games.
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In a statement on X, state-owned railway company SNCF said overnight arson attacks caused damage to parts of its west, north and east high-speed rail network—while the southeastern line remained unaffected after a “malicious act was foiled.”
The rail company said its workers have started carrying out repairs in the affected areas, but a “large number” of TGV high-speed rail traffic on the affected lines has been canceled.
The rail company described the incidents as a “massive attack aimed at paralyzing the high-speed line network” and urged travelers to postpone their trips if possible and avoid going to the stations.
This is a developing story.