TGV Train Traffic Stopped Between Paris and East France
Train services between Paris and eastern France are stopped. A person was involved in an accident on the high-speed line. Traffic is disrupted until around 8 PM.
On Monday morning, train traffic was stopped because of a theft. Cables were stolen near Toury in Eure-et-Loir. The accident on the European High-Speed Line (Est) caused the disruption. The SNCF says traffic will likely return around 8 PM. This affects travel and commerce in the region.
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Highlights
TGV Services Stopped
TGV train services between Paris and eastern France were completely stopped since 9:00 AM on Monday.
Accident Caused Disruption
The disruption was caused by an accident involving a person on the high-speed line.
Traffic Restarted Later
Traffic on the TGV line restarted gradually in the afternoon.
Cable Theft Involved
Train traffic was disrupted due to the theft of cables.
Restoration Expected Tonight
The SNCF expects normal traffic to resume around 8:00 PM.