Paris stops Eurostar trains to London because of wwii bomb on the track

Paris stops Eurostar trains to London because of wwii bomb on the track

On Friday, the Eurostar trains came to London and all trains towards northern France, after a non-detonated bomb from the Second World War was discovered near the tracks.

disruption of train traffic

The French national train SNCF announced in a statement that the traffic on the Gare du Nord would be stopped until late in the morning. "We invite the travelers to move their journey," said the message.

meaning of the Gare du Nord

The Gare du Nord is an important transit center in Europe. He uses international destinations in northern France, combines passengers with the largest airport in Paris and is a central point for many commuters from the region.

finds of World War II bombs

In France, bombs from the First or Second World War are discovered regularly, but it is extremely rare for them to appear in such strongly frequented areas.