On November 12, 2026, a bomb alert was reported at Calais-Frethun railway station in northern France. The alert prompted local authorities to suspend train passages through the station as a security precaution.
Eurostar services operating on the high-speed route between London and Paris were impacted, with some trains experiencing delays due to the temporary halt at Calais-Frethun. The suspension affected both incoming and outgoing trains at the station.
Official Statements and Response
Eurostar confirmed the disruption and attributed it to French authorities’ instructions, stating, “At the request of the French authorities, trains are currently unable to pass through Calais-Fréthun station. This is causing delays
to some services to and from London.”
The Pas-de-Calais prefecture issued updates via the social media platform X, indicating that the situation was under assessment and warning that it could affect traffic in the surrounding area. The local authority urged caution and advised monitoring official channels for further developments.
Impact on Travelers and Rail Traffic
Passengers traveling on Eurostar trains between London and Paris faced delays due to the temporary service suspension at Calais-Frethun station. The bomb alert disrupted international rail traffic on this key Eurostar route.
The incident highlighted the vulnerability of cross-border rail services to security alerts, though specific details about the threat and
the duration of the disruption were not disclosed.
