France train lines hit by arson attacks hours before Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Arson attacks on France's rail network have taken place in what police say is a 'massive attack to destabilize the railway system,' hours before the Olympic Games begin.

Friday, July 26, 2024 5:30PM's rail network have taken place in what authorities are calling a "massive attack to destabilize the railway system," just hours before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony is set to take place.

"Coordinated malicious acts targeted several TGV lines last night and will seriously disrupt traffic until this weekend," said the French transport minister. "I strongly condemn these criminal actions which will compromise the departures on vacation of many French people." SCNF says it will take all weekend to repair while Eurostar has already been advising passengers to postpone their trips to Paris.

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