High-speed train travel in northern France resumed Tuesday after an electrical fault caused significant disruptions, including the cancellation of Eurostar services and delays on others. On Monday, seventeen Eurostar trains connecting Paris with London and other parts of Europe were canceled due to a fault on an overhead cable on the line in northern France, the company confirmed.
As of Tuesday, Eurostar has canceled three Paris-London trains according to its schedule, but some trains are now operating with delays, though less severe than those experienced the previous day. A spokesperson for the French rail operator SNCF stated that the repair work was completed on time, and normal traffic has resumed on the high-speed line.
While the cause of the incident between Moussy and Longueil remains unclear, it marked a return to more regular service after the disruptions. Trains that did run on Monday were diverted onto slower routes to avoid the fault.
The incident is the latest in a series of problems affecting Eurostar during the busy holiday season. The company has faced criticism over high ticket prices, especially on the popular Paris-London route. In June, thefts of cables on train tracks in northern France caused two days of service disruptions.
Eurostar is majority-owned by SNCF, with minority stakes held by Belgian railways, the Quebec investment fund CDPQ, and US-based fund manager Federated Hermes.
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